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KU12 BDZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,473 mi
Last recorded126,473 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 126,473 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 126,317 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 115,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 115,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 105,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush badly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush badly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Jan 2024 105,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush badly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush badly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,641 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 95,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners From Rear View Mirror ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 87,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,485 miles

Both rear Tyres badly misshaped inner edges

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front Tyres getting close to limit + Badly cracked in between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 51,215 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,159 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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KU12 BDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU12 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

KU12 BDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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