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KV12 ZKX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,860 mi
Last recorded79,860 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,860 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 79,860 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,845 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing screen

tyres all slightly perished

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,523 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted limiting the view of some testable items

Fail 24 Feb 2016 57,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted limiting the view of some testable items

Pass 5 Mar 2015 41,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

KV12 ZKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is KV12 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 ZKX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV12 ZKX have outstanding finance?

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