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VN12 KNH

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,103 mi
Last recorded147,103 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 KNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 147,103 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 146,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 131,589 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin crossclimate 235/45r17 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 120,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge michelin crossclimate 235/45r17 97y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 114,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 114,233 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 110,942 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 102,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/r17 94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,610 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 74,729 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,821 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smokemeter test not carried out, visual check only

Fail 15 Apr 2015 56,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

smokemeter test not carried out, visual check only

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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VN12 KNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN12 KNH, 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 VN12 KNH registered?

VN12 KNH is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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