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VF12 KLZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF12 KLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 61,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 53,252 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner braking surface

Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,249 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,530 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 22,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 11,977 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 11,215 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both the offside and nearside rear (3.7.B.3)

the nearside front tyre has minor cuts on the inner sidewall. The nearside rear tyre tread is starting to split

Pass 13 Jan 2017 9,088 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to test some items.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 5,516 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 4,459 miles

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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VF12 KLZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VF12 KLZ, 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 VF12 KLZ registered?

VF12 KLZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is VF12 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF12 KLZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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