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HJ12 JBU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,903 mi
Last recorded138,903 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 138,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 125,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,752 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,729 miles

fuel flap wouldn't open lock and unlocked now OK

Pass 7 Mar 2022 83,322 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,763 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 68,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 54,921 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,553 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,442 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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HJ12 JBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ12 JBU, 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 HJ12 JBU registered?

HJ12 JBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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