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KV12 FLZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,739 mi
Last recorded123,739 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,693 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount noisy

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust collar corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,979 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,170 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,156 miles

tpms light on

bulb warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,589 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,962 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 FLZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FLZ, 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 FLZ registered?

KV12 FLZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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