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EF12 KMJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 95,491 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,857 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,495 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 84,002 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 79,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,008 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 71,376 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 66,978 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 55,448 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 44,634 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 32,661 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 KMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KMJ, 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 EF12 KMJ registered?

EF12 KMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is EF12 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 KMJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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