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KX12 YED

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,123 mi
Last recorded163,123 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 163,123 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 154,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 144,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 142,260 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 130,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover, undertrays fitted

tpms light on

Fail 19 Jul 2021 130,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover, undertrays fitted

tpms light on

Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre wearing and sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2019 111,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 111,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Prized open cut/cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,073 miles

Nearside indicator repeater lens damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 99,073 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside indicator repeater lens damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,453 miles

Child seats fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 76,948 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,669 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YED is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YED, 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 YED registered?

KX12 YED is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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