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KR12 EZE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,978 mi
Last recorded181,978 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 EZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 181,978 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 179,296 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 177,331 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 9 Feb 2023 174,294 miles

Rear both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2022 172,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 158,367 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,751 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 129,751 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction windscreen sticker removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 105,883 miles

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle obscuring objects

Fail 21 Jun 2017 105,883 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle obscuring objects

Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,213 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has impact damage to outer wall

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,213 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside rear tyre has impact damage to outer wall

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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KR12 EZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KR12 EZE, 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 KR12 EZE registered?

KR12 EZE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is KR12 EZE safe to buy?

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