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KN12 HUA

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,539 mi
Last recorded117,539 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 HUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 117,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,751 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,667 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 92,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,365 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 79,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,328 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 67,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 56,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,441 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 51,441 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres have age related cracking inside treads/sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,861 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 29,758 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,239 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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KN12 HUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN12 HUA, 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 KN12 HUA registered?

KN12 HUA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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