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KM12 KJX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,358 mi
Last recorded147,358 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 KJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 147,358 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 147,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PAD WEARING THIN- INNER PAD THICKNESS CANNOT BE CONFIRMED WITH WHEEL IN PLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD WEARING THIN- INNER PAD THICKNESS CANNOT BE CONFIRMED WITH WHEEL IN PLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 14,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 141,581 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,378 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 127,795 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 115,542 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 115,436 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 106,822 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 106,822 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 95,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,294 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,094 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,900 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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KM12 KJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM12 KJX, 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 KM12 KJX registered?

KM12 KJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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