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KS12 VZV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

289,267 mi
Last recorded289,267 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 VZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 289,267 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 289,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 279,584 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 279,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 267,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 254,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 240,915 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 237,549 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 219,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 198,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 185,555 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 164,533 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 150,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 127,324 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 116,932 miles

emissions readings to low for results

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VZV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

KS12 VZV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is KS12 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 VZV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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