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K30 PAR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 PAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 105,823 miles

All tyres wearing slightly more on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,393 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 100,392 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight cracking between treads of both rear tyres

Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

small chips in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose corroded where flexi meets calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between primary treads, no cords shown at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose corroded where flexi meets calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between primary treads, no cords shown at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose corroded where flexi meets calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between primary treads, no cords shown at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose corroded where flexi meets calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker is slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking between primary treads, no cords shown at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2020 71,714 miles

Exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,434 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,847 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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K30 PAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 K30 PAR, 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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K30 PAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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