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KU12 AXS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,137 mi
Last recorded119,137 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 AXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,137 miles

nearside rear tyre very low and small cut

offside rear tyre low tread

Fail 16 Jan 2024 119,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre very low and small cut

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,712 miles

both front wishbone bushes started to wear

both rear tyres very low tread

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,323 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,759 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 31 May 2019 94,847 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 83,870 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,848 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KU12 AXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU12 AXS, 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 KU12 AXS registered?

KU12 AXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is KU12 AXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 AXS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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