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HG12 SMX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,281 mi
Last recorded95,281 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 SMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 95,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 89,946 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,504 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 76,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,524 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve heavily corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 72,523 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust sleeve heavily corroded.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,091 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 69,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,540 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,851 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,331 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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HG12 SMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black 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 HG12 SMX, 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 HG12 SMX registered?

HG12 SMX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is HG12 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 SMX 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.

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