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KV12 DZK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,318 mi
Last recorded176,318 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 DZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 176,318 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 162,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 153,463 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 246,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,684 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 133,297 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 133,296 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 125,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 189,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,285 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,107 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,474 miles

nearside floorpan undertray damaged.

nearside outer sill damaged.

offside and nearside rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges.

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,735 miles

both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,910 miles

deisel emmisions; VEHICLE TOO CLEAN TOO GAIN READING

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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KV12 DZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KV12 DZK, 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 KV12 DZK registered?

KV12 DZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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