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KU12 AYX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,222 mi
Last recorded130,222 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 AYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 130,222 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface.

Front brake pads 90% worn.

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2024 130,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface.

Front brake pads 90% worn.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,215 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 110,215 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,345 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 100,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 92,389 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,140 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 82,131 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 AYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYX, 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 AYX registered?

KU12 AYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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