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KX12 YJE

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,044 mi
Last recorded149,044 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 149,044 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 137,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 124,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 103,781 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 97,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,988 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,353 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has clearly got a punture

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 5 May 2015 63,370 miles

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

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 YJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJE, 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 YJE registered?

KX12 YJE is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is KX12 YJE safe to buy?

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