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AK12 RLX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,457 mi
Last recorded47,457 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 47,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,108 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 46,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 44,606 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,677 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,467 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 37,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip at bottom of screen in black surround (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,113 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen by wiper resting position (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,986 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,547 miles

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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AK12 RLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AK12 RLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 RLX registered?

AK12 RLX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is AK12 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 RLX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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