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LB61 BZR

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,369 mi
Last recorded83,369 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 BZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,369 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 81,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,192 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 75,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 71,267 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,632 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,445 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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LB61 BZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LB61 BZR, 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 LB61 BZR registered?

LB61 BZR is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is LB61 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 BZR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB61 BZR have outstanding finance?

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