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LG12 NYU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,246 mi
Last recorded105,246 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 NYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 105,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 105,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 97,270 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,116 miles

rear disc corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 81,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD, PERISHED ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW TREAD , PERISHED ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 75,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber boot cracking around base (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber boot cracking around base (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,986 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 64,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,584 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,813 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,271 miles

emissions too clean too test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,128 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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LG12 NYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG12 NYU, 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 LG12 NYU registered?

LG12 NYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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