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KV12 FCC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,381 mi
Last recorded123,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 FCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 123,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 116,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 107,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 164,590 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 164,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,979 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 83,979 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 79,095 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 79,095 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 74,232 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 74,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 70,549 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 70,549 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2017 64,811 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,497 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,901 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FCC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC registered?

KV12 FCC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is KV12 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 FCC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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