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KV12 DZM

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

293,270 mi
Last recorded293,270 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 DZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 293,270 miles

Nearside Front damaged to bumper and wing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear subframe

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Jun 2025 293,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front damaged to bumper and wing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear subframe

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Jun 2024 281,464 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 281,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 268,119 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear brake discs,nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper and bonnet damage

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

over sills/under trays restricting full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2023 267,991 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and Rear brake discs,nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper and bonnet damage

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

over sills/under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2022 254,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot inner shaft clip missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

offside handbrake effort near limit

plastic over sills and under trays restricting full inspection

Fail 6 Apr 2022 254,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot inner shaft clip missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

offside handbrake effort near limit

plastic over sills and under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Dec 2020 245,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 239,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 207,298 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 207,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 174,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 174,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 143,619 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2016 143,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,988 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,988 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 DZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KV12 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

KV12 DZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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