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EA12 BDO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,858 mi
Last recorded154,858 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 BDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 154,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 139,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 138,585 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 106,864 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,503 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 81,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 42,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 42,070 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 36,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 28,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre very worn on extreme inner edge of tread

Fail 6 Jun 2015 21,085 miles

225/45/17 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,085 miles

225/45/17 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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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EA12 BDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA12 BDO, 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 EA12 BDO registered?

EA12 BDO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is EA12 BDO safe to buy?

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