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KP12 NYL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 NYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,696 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front head light damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front wing damaged

Nearside Front head light damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers

lower covers

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,528 miles

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

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. headlamp damaged.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s. headlamp damaged.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 87,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s. headlamp damaged.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 79,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,971 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

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Fail 2 Oct 2017 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,632 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,200 miles

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 NYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NYL, 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 KP12 NYL registered?

KP12 NYL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is KP12 NYL safe to buy?

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