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WU12 KFX

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,648 mi
Last recorded182,648 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 KFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 182,648 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2020 176,372 miles

Emissions too clean to register reading

Fail 29 Oct 2020 176,372 miles

Emissions too clean to register reading

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 168,376 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 159,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2018 159,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2018 155,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (in the center) (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 155,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (in the center) (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 146,375 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 134,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,310 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU12 KFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WU12 KFX, 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 WU12 KFX registered?

WU12 KFX is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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