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DL12 OWF

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 OWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 128,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,590 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 118,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,987 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 95,776 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seems trapped behind seat. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords and bolt/screw in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,203 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 16 Jan 2018 77,203 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,910 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 11 Jul 2017 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,283 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 51,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,546 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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DL12 OWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DL12 OWF, 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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DL12 OWF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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