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IXZ 3691

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,092 mi
Last recorded84,092 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 3691
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,092 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 84,091 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 79,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,462 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 62,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

middle exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,215 miles

all discs have slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,296 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 54,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,549 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,064 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 37,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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IXZ 3691 is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 IXZ 3691, 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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IXZ 3691 is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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