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KFZ 1074

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

288,191 mi
Last recorded288,191 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 1074
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 288,191 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 282,076 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2024 256,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 233,523 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 205,419 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 174,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 174,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,895 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,781 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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KFZ 1074 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KFZ 1074, 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 KFZ 1074 registered?

KFZ 1074 is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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