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KP12 UYT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,962 mi
Last recorded123,962 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 UYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 123,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low [inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 123,959 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll link dust covers [upper] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm REAR bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords [inner edge] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low [inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 116,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 109,681 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside getting low (5.2.3 (e))

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust emissions too low for the smoke analyser to read

rear seatbelts not tested, seat protective cover fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,781 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,305 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,936 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,276 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,749 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 55,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,465 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,196 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 UYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KP12 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

KP12 UYT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is KP12 UYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 UYT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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