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KV12 FBK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 FBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 120,202 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 105,107 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,953 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 99,816 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 88,981 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,541 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,159 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 58,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 32,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 24,703 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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KV12 FBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

KV12 FBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is KV12 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 FBK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV12 FBK have outstanding finance?

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