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KM12 WSJ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

251,398 mi
Last recorded251,398 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 251,398 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 251,398 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 243,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 231,215 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 214,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 212,464 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 210,497 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

boot lid has accident damage

Pass 24 Jun 2019 197,154 miles

offside front side wing mirror casing missing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 183,209 miles

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

offside front side wing mirror casing missing

Pass 23 Jun 2017 161,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 161,062 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,472 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 94,824 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 94,824 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 WSJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

KM12 WSJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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