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KX12 XTS

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

217,491 mi
Last recorded217,491 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 XTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 217,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 209,299 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 198,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 183,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 162,789 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020
Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,261 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 118,261 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both front back arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,162 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,363 miles

unable to record smoke test

Fail 21 Sep 2016 70,363 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

unable to record smoke test

Pass 9 Feb 2016 57,736 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,043 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge and worn to 2mm and 3mm

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 XTS is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX12 XTS registered?

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

Is KX12 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX12 XTS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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