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LB12 VFP

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,721 mi
Last recorded96,721 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 VFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 96,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO OUTTER WALL CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,948 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,687 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,857 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 72,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,662 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,082 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 59,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,438 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 55,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 45,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,872 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,724 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 VFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB12 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

LB12 VFP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is LB12 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB12 VFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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