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KV12 JBU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,345 mi
Last recorded119,345 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 110,519 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 110,519 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,495 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted - unable to fully inspect various components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 53,468 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,127 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 47,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and out of shape on inner shoulder

Fail 15 Feb 2018 47,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre down to 2mm and worn smooth on inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,005 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

KV12 JBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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