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KVO 554V

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

219,537 mi
Last recorded219,537 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVO 554V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 219,537 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 210,940 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 196,271 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 180,124 miles

Front engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 180,124 miles

Front engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 166,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 148,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 127,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect &Windscreen has stone chip but with the limit (5.3.2 (b))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,373 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,224 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 38,869 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,342 miles

emission too clean

Pass 10 Feb 2015 21,040 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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KVO 554V is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KVO 554V, 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 KVO 554V registered?

KVO 554V is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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