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KR12 FFC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,671 mi
Last recorded113,671 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 FFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 113,671 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 102,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 94,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,130 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,128 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 73,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper top strut mount tight and rough

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,952 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,667 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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KR12 FFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KR12 FFC, 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 KR12 FFC registered?

KR12 FFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is KR12 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 FFC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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