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VN12 KPP

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,005 mi
Last recorded144,005 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 KPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 144,005 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,688 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 134,642 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 126,999 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge of tread ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,763 miles

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2022 114,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,183 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear bodys corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,579 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 101,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,712 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres out of shape inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,559 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,279 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,924 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 KPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VN12 KPP, 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 VN12 KPP registered?

VN12 KPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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