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VN12 KOX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,728 mi
Last recorded153,728 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 153,728 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp leds faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 145,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,348 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 76,188 miles

Note front tyres worn edges

Unable to perform smoke test due to engine limiter

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,859 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 37,688 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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VN12 KOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN12 KOX, 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 KOX registered?

VN12 KOX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 May 2012.

Is VN12 KOX safe to buy?

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