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KM12 KKG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,477 mi
Last recorded89,477 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 KKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 89,477 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17.94W.2022. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17.94W.2022. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,660 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edge.

Offside daytime running lamp inoperative.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,547 miles

Front brake pads low and front discs inner face in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2024 85,547 miles

Front brake pads low and front discs inner face in poor condition

Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 81,530 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,866 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front and offside tyres worn inner edges getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn inner edge worn un even (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 66,576 miles

front tyres worn inner 10mm of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,673 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,686 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 42,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,952 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 33,952 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 25,132 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut to outer wall

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 KKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 KM12 KKG, 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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KM12 KKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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