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K444 JKK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

242,255 mi
Last recorded242,255 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 JKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 242,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 204,434 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 204,430 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 6 Apr 2023 163,571 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 163,571 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking injectors leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 126,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45R 17 97W XL MOZZO (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit now. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit now. Tracking required (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 103,459 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 103,459 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,274 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 93,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,242 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 65,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,682 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,578 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 60,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,800 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K444 JKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K444 JKK, 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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K444 JKK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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