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KV12 JCU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,674 mi
Last recorded140,674 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 140,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 133,499 miles

both front lower arm rearmost bushes poor

front discs rusty

osf tyre worn on edge

rear suspension rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2025 133,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower arm rearmost bushes poor

front discs rusty

osf tyre worn on edge

rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2024 125,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 121,689 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,334 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 104,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,857 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,358 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,978 miles

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,255 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,062 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 JCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

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

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