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KX12 XTR

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,148 mi
Last recorded148,148 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 XTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 148,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 148,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 138,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 138,225 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 130,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,089 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,809 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn close to limits

o/s/r tyre starting to misshape on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2022 119,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake pads worn close to limits

o/s/r tyre starting to misshape on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2021 112,722 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 112,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 108,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 100,768 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various components covered in under seal/wax limiting view

Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various components covered in under seal/wax limiting view

Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,190 miles

both front lower suspension bushes worn

near side front tyre getting close to limit

Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower suspension bushes worn

near side front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,306 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEAKS.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,306 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEAKS.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,973 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,029 miles

Osf console bush starting to split

Unable to check nsr and osr seat belt due to child seats fitted

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 XTR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

KX12 XTR is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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