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EL12 OWS

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,686 mi
Last recorded114,686 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta66,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 OWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 100,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 78,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,959 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 56,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 50,497 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 50,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 47,075 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,016 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,551 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,887 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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EL12 OWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 66,024 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 EL12 OWS, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL12 OWS registered?

EL12 OWS is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is EL12 OWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL12 OWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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