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KS12 NKG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,555 mi
Last recorded144,555 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2025 144,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2024 125,825 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,419 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,242 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 100,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 97,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread flat spotted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 91,867 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,011 miles

nearside and offside front tyres becoming worn

no acceleration detected for emissions test

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 NKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NKG, 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 KS12 NKG registered?

KS12 NKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is KS12 NKG safe to buy?

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