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DV12 YPJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,400 mi
Last recorded147,400 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 147,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,320 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 131,229 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 124,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 107,297 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 95,808 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2019 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,175 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 14,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has a nail in it unrepairble

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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DV12 YPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV12 YPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV12 YPJ registered?

DV12 YPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DV12 YPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 YPJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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