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LB12 AXM

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,729 mi
Last recorded100,729 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 AXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 100,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 82,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,054 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 46,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,067 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,914 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 32,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 26,217 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 26,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall due to excessive cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall excessively (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 22,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2017 18,872 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Pass 13 May 2016 15,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,234 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 AXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

LB12 AXM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is LB12 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 AXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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