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DU12 NWC

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

270,164 mi
Last recorded270,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 NWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 270,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 267,382 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 252,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 246,894 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 246,894 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 213,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 160,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 136,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 112,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,097 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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DU12 NWC 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 75%.

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 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

DU12 NWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is DU12 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 NWC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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