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VA12 KWC

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,151 mi
Last recorded194,151 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 KWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 194,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 179,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 174,009 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged has uneven treadwear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

rear tyre wearing/wearing lower inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2022 174,003 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding +bearing unchecked+pad wearing lower than n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+n/s rear bushes deteriorated,o/s on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged has uneven treadwear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

rear tyre wearing/wearing lower inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2021 161,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tpms light

Pass 18 Jun 2020 152,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+m/s rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both v/slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.00

Fail 18 Jun 2020 152,912 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s+m/s rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both v/slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.00

n/s rear tyre has flat spot

Pass 18 Jul 2019 139,055 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.03

front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

rear brake pad starting to get lower

rear wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2019 139,052 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.03

front lower suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

rear brake pad starting to get lower

rear wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 100,967 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 100,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VA12 KWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA12 KWC, 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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VA12 KWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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