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PY07 KES

2012 Volkswagen Passat

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,815 mi
Last recorded178,815 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 KES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 178,815 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 170,922 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 160,763 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres starting to wear uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 160,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres starting to wear uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,777 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 151,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 142,962 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,430 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 110,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,407 miles

Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,631 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,809 miles

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

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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PY07 KES is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PY07 KES, 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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What year was PY07 KES registered?

PY07 KES is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for PY07 KES shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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