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KY12 LXG

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 LXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,279 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 55,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 43,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 43,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,985 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSR & OSR Middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,967 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,195 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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KY12 LXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 KY12 LXG, 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 KY12 LXG registered?

KY12 LXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is KY12 LXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 LXG shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY12 LXG have outstanding finance?

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