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KV12 ZJU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,371 mi
Last recorded104,371 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 ZJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 104,371 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 104,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 102,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 93,599 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,717 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 43,256 miles

inner surface of both front brake discs corroded on outer circumferance

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,038 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 ZJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZJU, 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 ZJU registered?

KV12 ZJU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is KV12 ZJU safe to buy?

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