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K80 SUN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,181 mi
Last recorded145,181 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 SUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 145,181 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 145,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 127,033 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 126,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 117,480 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 109,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 100,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,401 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,651 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm distorted (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,749 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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K80 SUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K80 SUN, 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 K80 SUN registered?

K80 SUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is K80 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K80 SUN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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