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EA12 LPZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,756 mi
Last recorded175,756 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 LPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 175,756 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 175,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2024 159,507 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 143,120 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2023 143,120 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,801 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 123,801 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 105,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,873 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 49,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,049 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 16,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 12,874 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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EA12 LPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

EA12 LPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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