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AF12 MHL

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

255,023 mi
Last recorded255,023 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2023 255,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 244,894 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 235,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 224,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 202,110 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 156,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 125,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,102 miles

Engine cover + Under tray fitted.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wipers becoming worn

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/s/f tyre on limit see other text

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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AF12 MHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 75,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 MHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF12 MHL registered?

AF12 MHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 MHL safe to buy?

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