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KX12 EAF

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,842 mi
Last recorded103,842 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 EAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 103,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,864 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,910 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,210 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,729 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,428 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,428 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 6 Feb 2018 48,955 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,772 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 29,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 17,966 miles

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

Offside 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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KX12 EAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 KX12 EAF, 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 KX12 EAF registered?

KX12 EAF is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is KX12 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX12 EAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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