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AU12 ZNS

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,096 mi
Last recorded126,096 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 126,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 116,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,932 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 104,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,520 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,575 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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AU12 ZNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU12 ZNS, 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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How do I check the history of AU12 ZNS?

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What year was AU12 ZNS registered?

AU12 ZNS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZNS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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