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KP12 NWA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,948 mi
Last recorded150,948 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 NWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 150,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,724 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 144,839 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 144,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 136,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 129,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 111,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 107,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 105,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint squeaky when turning wheel

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 101,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,086 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 97,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 84,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,993 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 83,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,303 miles

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

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

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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KP12 NWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KP12 NWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP12 NWA registered?

KP12 NWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is KP12 NWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 NWA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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