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LA12 COH

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,586 mi
Last recorded142,586 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 COH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 142,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 138,864 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 138,836 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,074 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 132,039 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 123,891 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 119,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 108,949 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 108,949 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front 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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LA12 COH is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA12 COH, 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

How do I check the history of LA12 COH?

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What year was LA12 COH registered?

LA12 COH is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is LA12 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 COH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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