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VK12 DTV

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,567 mi
Last recorded213,567 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 DTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 213,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 209,501 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2018 207,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

windscreen crack outside of swept area

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected.(VERY CLEAN)

number plate (front) cracked but still readable.

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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VK12 DTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK12 DTV, 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 VK12 DTV registered?

VK12 DTV is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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