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BV12 BXX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,585 mi
Last recorded153,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 153,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 142,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 110,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,281 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 89,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,414 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,193 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,937 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 46,937 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,322 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 38,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

service light on dashboard

Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV12 BXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV12 BXX, 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 BV12 BXX registered?

BV12 BXX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BV12 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 BXX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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