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PN12 KZK

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,482 mi
Last recorded176,482 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 KZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 176,482 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 168,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 161,831 miles

Offside Front 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 9 Jan 2022 156,348 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 151,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,429 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 149,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 146,467 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 142,575 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 124,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on very inside edge.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 87,666 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 87,666 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KZK, 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 PN12 KZK registered?

PN12 KZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is PN12 KZK safe to buy?

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