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KP12 NXV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,558 mi
Last recorded123,558 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 NXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 123,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,285 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 106,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 106,271 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine has a slight misfire/diesel knock during acceleration.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 91,817 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 84,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 79,486 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 77,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 77,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,982 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 75,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 66,679 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 63,317 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 2 x nails in tyre

Rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

engine cover / undertray

Fail 19 May 2016 63,317 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 2 x nails in tyre

Rear tyres wearing on very inner edges

engine cover / undertray

Pass 21 May 2015 50,645 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 21 May 2015 50,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front discs lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 50,400 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

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 NXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP12 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

KP12 NXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is KP12 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 NXV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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