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DN12 USB

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,088 mi
Last recorded77,088 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 USB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 58,289 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 58,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,571 miles

Nearside Rear small light cut in side wall no cords showing

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

Fail 21 May 2016 46,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 37,150 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on the edges

Fail 6 May 2015 37,150 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing on the edges

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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DN12 USB is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN12 USB, 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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DN12 USB is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is DN12 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 USB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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