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KN61 NKP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,475 mi
Last recorded82,475 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 NKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 82,475 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 82,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 77,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn out on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 77,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn out on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,307 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,285 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,663 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,667 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 36,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal worn on inner edge and perhing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal worn on inner edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,154 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,797 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,885 miles

d.p.f fitted

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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KN61 NKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN61 NKP, 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 KN61 NKP registered?

KN61 NKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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