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KV12 ZJZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,140 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 85,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 82,527 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 82,527 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,239 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,883 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,669 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,667 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front both brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,026 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition.

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 ZJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV12 ZJZ registered?

KV12 ZJZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is KV12 ZJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 ZJZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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