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DU12 KYF

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 KYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 91,712 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 91,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 82,486 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,185 miles

Emissions too clean too register

NS mirror glass cracked

NSF fog light lense cracked

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,512 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

items remove from screen before test engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 44,512 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

items remove from screen before test engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,511 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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DU12 KYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DU12 KYF, 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 DU12 KYF registered?

DU12 KYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DU12 KYF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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