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K12 WRK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,413 mi
Last recorded122,413 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 WRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 122,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 113,228 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,086 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,069 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit & bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.0 mm at lowest point & wearing out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.0 mm at lowest point & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3.0 mm at lowest point & wearing bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 71,292 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit & bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.0 mm at lowest point & wearing out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.0 mm at lowest point & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3.0 mm at lowest point & wearing bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,670 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,877 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,619 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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K12 WRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K12 WRK, 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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What year was K12 WRK registered?

K12 WRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is K12 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 WRK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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