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KX12 XTK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,027 mi
Last recorded149,027 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 XTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 149,027 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 144,408 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both affected, O/s worst (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides affect, Load bearing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 139,222 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 139,222 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 132,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged/perished 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 132,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner friction surface badly corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly corroded & pitted on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged/perished 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Bonnet NOT locking in secured position

Pass 20 Jun 2022 126,312 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 126,312 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 121,720 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 121,720 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe sleeve rotton and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

both front discs worn and corroded on inner edge

both front tyres buld on inner edge 235/45/17

Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,803 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perrished and split

both front wiper blades smearing screen

front discs lipped worn and corroded on inner faces

Fail 4 Jun 2020 116,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front lower arm rear bushes perrished and split

both front wiper blades smearing screen

front discs lipped worn and corroded on inner faces

rear discs lipped worn and corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,613 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 105,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 105,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 99,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks between the treads

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,317 miles

Rear both break pads slightly wearing thin on surface

Rear both discs slightly lisped on surface

Fail 29 Feb 2016 88,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres worn in centre tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front both break pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KX12 XTK, 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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KX12 XTK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 25 March 2012.

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