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KX12 YTN

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,408 mi
Last recorded149,408 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 YTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 140,208 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 7 Oct 2021 130,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 130,559 miles

Front Position lamp not working registration plate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 123,111 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 116,047 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 116,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre tread to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 108,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,140 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 100,096 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,264 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,936 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

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 YTN is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YTN, 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 YTN registered?

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

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