CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX12 VLL

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 VLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 93,647 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 93,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm and inner edge worn smooth 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin - worn thinner than N/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 69,228 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 69,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle 38% o/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,828 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 53,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,561 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,160 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
Full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX12 VLL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EX12 VLL, 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 EX12 VLL?

You can check the full history of EX12 VLL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX12 VLL registered?

EX12 VLL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EX12 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 VLL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX12 VLL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX12 VLL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.