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KT12 LAM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,521 mi
Last recorded84,521 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT12 LAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,934 miles

slight rusting front discs

Pass 6 Apr 2021 69,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,757 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,994 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,315 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,249 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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KT12 LAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol 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 KT12 LAM, 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 KT12 LAM registered?

KT12 LAM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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