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KX12 YFG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,226 mi
Last recorded148,226 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 148,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 141,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 134,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 127,977 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop detoriated

Pass 20 Sep 2022 124,307 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 121,631 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 121,613 miles

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 116,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,836 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2019 111,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,234 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 109,234 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,753 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,066 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 93,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 YFG 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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

KX12 YFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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