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KU12 LJX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,555 mi
Last recorded148,555 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 148,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in wishbone worn - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 148,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 134,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 134,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 126,077 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low needs replacing asap! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,109 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 112,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,234 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,750 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,394 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,394 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,654 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,274 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,225 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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KU12 LJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU12 LJX, 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 KU12 LJX registered?

KU12 LJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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