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EF12 KAU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,842 mi
Last recorded22,842 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,466 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 21,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 150,463 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 20,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,745 miles

All four tyres starting crack and perish, no cords showing.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 18,689 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,626 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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EF12 KAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF12 KAU, 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 EF12 KAU registered?

EF12 KAU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EF12 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 KAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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