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JK09 BET

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,229 mi
Last recorded124,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK09 BET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 124,229 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 124,228 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,148 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 99,148 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 73,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 61,568 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 61,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,408 miles

advice on further look at abs after re set

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at run flat light after re set

advice on slight blow at exhaust front pipe

Fail 29 Sep 2021 58,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

advice on further look at abs after re set

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at run flat light after re set

advice on slight blow at exhaust front pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,931 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on front lower wishbone rear bushess

advice on further look at front suspension

Fail 30 Sep 2020 54,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on front lower wishbone rear bushess

advice on further look at front suspension

Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,190 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 49,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advice on further look at air bag light after it was re set

advice on further look at rear brakes

Fail 20 Sep 2018 42,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advice on further look at air bag light after it was re set

advice on further look at rear brakes

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,237 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 38,237 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both near side front and rear tyres have pins in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,780 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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JK09 BET is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JK09 BET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JK09 BET is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for JK09 BET shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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