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KX12 YPY

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,021 mi
Last recorded128,021 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 YPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 128,021 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 128,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,190 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 96,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 96,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,084 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,084 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/r close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 71,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner egde worn to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/r close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 65,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 58,336 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 49,213 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,823 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 42,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 42,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

lock to lock wheel rim slightly rubbing to steering rack

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 YPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 YPY, 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 YPY registered?

KX12 YPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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