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KX12 XUD

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,727 mi
Last recorded170,727 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 XUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2024 170,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2024 170,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 161,135 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 154,224 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 143,526 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 134,263 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 125,987 miles

Emissions too clean to read; engine do not rev

Fail 23 Jul 2018 125,987 miles

Emissions too clean to read; engine do not rev

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,348 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings of both front lower arms split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mountings for offside and nearside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges of both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear worn on inner tread and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XUD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

KX12 XUD is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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