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KN12 PYL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

297,193 mi
Last recorded297,193 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 PYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 297,193 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 297,193 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 297,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 286,595 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 272,438 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 257,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt clip cover missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 236,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

center rear seat belt buckle case broken but still operational

engine light on

front wipers in poor condition

n/s/f day time running light inop

Pass 18 Mar 2016 201,625 miles

Front both lower suspension bushes split

Pass 7 Apr 2015 151,826 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and tread feathered

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 151,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and tread feathered

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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KN12 PYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PYL, 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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KN12 PYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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