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PN12 KYZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,579 mi
Last recorded214,579 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 KYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 214,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 337,139 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 200,302 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 311,693 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 185,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 177,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 162,664 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 161,311 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 161,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 158,166 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,028 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 92,826 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres balding on very inner 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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PN12 KYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PN12 KYZ, 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

How do I check the history of PN12 KYZ?

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What year was PN12 KYZ registered?

PN12 KYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is PN12 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN12 KYZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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