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BN12 EDV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,280 mi
Last recorded150,280 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 150,280 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 150,274 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 147,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 145,945 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 143,720 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,055 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,793 miles

All 4 tyres worn off on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,370 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 85,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,213 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,590 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 29,200 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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BN12 EDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN12 EDV, 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 BN12 EDV registered?

BN12 EDV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 EDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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