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KN12 HVW

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,068 mi
Last recorded143,068 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 143,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 143,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 130,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 119,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both side under tray damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2022 107,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 92,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,678 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edges wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edges wearing smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,226 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 HVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

KN12 HVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 HVW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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