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SB12 KYX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,332 mi
Last recorded46,332 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 KYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 46,332 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 44,777 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 44,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,182 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 43,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner & outer wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner & outer wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,348 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 38,788 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 38,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 38,043 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 37,050 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 37,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,212 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,612 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 21,784 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,262 miles

large cut on outer sidewall of n/s front tyre,cord not exposed

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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SB12 KYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB12 KYX, 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 SB12 KYX registered?

SB12 KYX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is SB12 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 KYX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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