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DF12 DHD

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,619 mi
Last recorded169,619 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 DHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 169,619 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 138,301 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 138,297 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

central exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,953 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,289 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worm slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,498 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded On lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 84,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber bonding in bush has detached causing excessive movement, rear bush in lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded On lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,510 miles

Rear tyre side walls cracked/perished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,080 miles

engine oil level low

nearside front and ofside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2015 45,079 miles

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

engine oil level low

nearside front and ofside front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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DF12 DHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 DF12 DHD, 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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DF12 DHD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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