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EJ12 UEV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,321 mi
Last recorded178,321 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 UEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 178,321 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer wheel arches/sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 166,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 153,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 139,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 130,400 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 130,400 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2021 119,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2021 119,871 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 181,101 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 181,101 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 161,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 71,862 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread area

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected cover return spring appears to be missing (1.9.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,188 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 54,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 36,144 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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EJ12 UEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ12 UEV, 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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EJ12 UEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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