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KS12 CMS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

226,344 mi
Last recorded226,344 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 CMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 226,344 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 215,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 214,793 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 203,192 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 193,275 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 181,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 171,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 159,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 150,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 136,120 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 136,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 107,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,713 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,920 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 18,578 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 20,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 9,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 9,191 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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KS12 CMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 KS12 CMS, 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 KS12 CMS registered?

KS12 CMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is KS12 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 CMS shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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