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EN12 XGZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,306 mi
Last recorded162,306 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 XGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 162,306 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 155,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 149,138 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 248,261 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,509 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2023 139,186 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 129,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 102,783 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,971 miles

Offside Rear stone cuts to tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,029 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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EN12 XGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN12 XGZ, 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

How do I check the history of EN12 XGZ?

You can check the full history of EN12 XGZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN12 XGZ registered?

EN12 XGZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is EN12 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 XGZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN12 XGZ have outstanding finance?

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