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KX12 YPK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

215,853 mi
Last recorded215,853 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 215,853 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 192,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 160,665 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

zero emissions

Fail 22 Nov 2018 160,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

zero emissions

Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf,nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

zero emissions

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,765 miles

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

ZERO EMMISIONS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4(FOUR) VEHICLE BEEN SAT STILL (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,912 miles

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 YPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YPK, 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 YPK registered?

KX12 YPK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is KX12 YPK safe to buy?

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