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LB12 APU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,227 mi
Last recorded141,227 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 APU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 141,227 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))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 130,144 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 125,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,675 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,336 miles

Emissions not Detected

Pass 2 Jan 2021 101,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,768 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,723 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,986 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,651 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,347 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,178 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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LB12 APU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LB12 APU, 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 LB12 APU registered?

LB12 APU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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