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HHC 550

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,600 mi
Last recorded26,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHC 550
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 26,600 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 26,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 25,357 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 25,349 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,361 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 24,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,049 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 23,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 22,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,267 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 21,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,084 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 30,308 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 14,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 9,980 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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HHC 550 is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HHC 550, 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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What year was HHC 550 registered?

HHC 550 is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is HHC 550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHC 550 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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