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CA12 VSJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 VSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,786 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 90,276 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,105 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 79,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

both rear lower shocker bushes perished

Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,027 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 77,023 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

bulb warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,169 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 64,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,469 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,202 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 30,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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CA12 VSJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc 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 CA12 VSJ, 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 CA12 VSJ registered?

CA12 VSJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CA12 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 VSJ 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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