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KN12 HVT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,264 mi
Last recorded101,264 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 HVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 101,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 97,277 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,732 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

various suspension components are corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,490 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 63,395 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,860 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,860 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,489 miles

unable to get smoke readings

under bonnet and underneath covers

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,150 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 HVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KN12 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

KN12 HVT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is KN12 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 HVT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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