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KN12 ZNX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,832 mi
Last recorded188,832 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 188,832 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 179,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 170,104 miles

Nearside Front Shocker top bearing grabbing

Pass 12 Dec 2019 167,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 156,007 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 145,074 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 134,543 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 134,508 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chipped at zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected scoring inside and outside zone A (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,992 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 109,991 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZNX, 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 ZNX registered?

KN12 ZNX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is KN12 ZNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 ZNX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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