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KX12 YTU

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,935 mi
Last recorded136,935 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 136,935 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 136,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,577 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 128,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 112,117 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 112,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 105,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 105,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,561 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,894 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,986 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 90,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,669 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,387 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 YTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

KX12 YTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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