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LX12 KXN

2012 Volkswagen Unknown

Brown Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,793 mi
Last recorded42,793 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Unknown68,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 KXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 42,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small one in contol arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 2 Nov 2024 35,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,622 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 35,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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LX12 KXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown in Brown with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 68,756 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX12 KXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX12 KXN registered?

LX12 KXN is a 2012 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LX12 KXN safe to buy?

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