CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU12 KKA

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

271,204 mi
Last recorded271,204 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 KKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 271,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker slighly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corrded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 264,228 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 247,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 227,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 209,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 192,247 miles

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

under body covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 27 Jul 2020 184,613 miles

engine cover fitted

no acceleration detected for emission test

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 182,929 miles

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

No smoke detected on acceleration check

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2019 174,382 miles

No smoke detected on acceleration check

Fail 21 Nov 2019 174,346 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet for under bonnet checks (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested unable to chech engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 164,018 miles

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

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

No acceleration detected on acceleration check

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

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2019 151,785 miles

No acceleration detected!

Pass 14 Nov 2018 140,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

no acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 19 Jul 2018 124,617 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,579 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,824 miles

Underbody protection fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

no smoke detected on acceleration check

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 43,907 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
Full Volkswagen Passat reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU12 KKA is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WU12 KKA, 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

How do I check the history of WU12 KKA?

You can check the full history of WU12 KKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU12 KKA registered?

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

Is WU12 KKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 KKA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU12 KKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU12 KKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.