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KS12 VZT

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

206,799 mi
Last recorded206,799 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 VZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 206,799 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 206,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 206,370 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 206,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 205,543 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 205,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 204,375 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 204,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 203,193 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 200,842 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 200,842 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 183,650 miles

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

Offside Front tyre uneven wear pattern inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2019 183,650 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre uneven wear pattern inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2018 164,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 164,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres uneven wear pattern

Pass 10 Jul 2017 144,222 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 144,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 126,557 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 126,557 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 110,239 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 VZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KS12 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

KS12 VZT is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is KS12 VZT safe to buy?

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