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KN12 GZD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 GZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 114,834 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated EPB control switch broken/damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 106,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Fail 21 Dec 2023 106,059 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen has minor stone chip damage within swept area

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,984 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 94,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer CV boot slightly damaged/deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,465 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 82,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit in centre section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge with risk of reduced road adhesion, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 60,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,878 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,520 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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KN12 GZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver 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 KN12 GZD, 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 KN12 GZD registered?

KN12 GZD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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