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KS12 KYR

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,016 mi
Last recorded118,016 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 KYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 118,016 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,291 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,276 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 61,272 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,482 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scratch, Advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,408 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wiper scratch (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,295 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,574 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 40,574 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,793 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,386 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 27,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Wearing unevenly on inner edge. Stepped

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,567 miles

both front tyres wearing low

emissions too clean for test equipment to read

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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KS12 KYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KS12 KYR, 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 KS12 KYR registered?

KS12 KYR is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is KS12 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 KYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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