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KV12 ZKF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

234,188 mi
Last recorded234,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 234,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 222,920 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 222,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 204,367 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 190,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear mount on wishbone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres excessive worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2021 186,521 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear mount on wishbone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge excessive worn close to cords expose (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Dec 2020 179,074 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 166,935 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 142,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 104,653 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.12 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 69,858 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,273 miles

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

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

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 ZKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black 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 ZKF, 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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KV12 ZKF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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