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PK12 WKP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,806 mi
Last recorded152,806 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 WKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 152,806 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 152,642 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,769 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 123,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,221 miles

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

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

Plastic under shields fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 115,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Loose and brushing wheel (1.6 (d))

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

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

Plastic under shields fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under shields fitted

zero emmissions

Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,160 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,130 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 50,870 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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PK12 WKP 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 69.2%.

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 PK12 WKP, 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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PK12 WKP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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