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KP12 KRX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 KRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 161,591 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 154,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 142,682 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 131,974 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 131,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 120,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS PARTLY RUSTED AND WITH LIP ! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH PARTLY SEPARATED ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS PARTLY RUSTED, PEELED AND SCORED ! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,050 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs with lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,822 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,846 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 50,699 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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KP12 KRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KP12 KRX, 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 KP12 KRX registered?

KP12 KRX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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