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LM12 XKG

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

321,988 mi
Last recorded321,988 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 321,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in N/S of zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 321,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play in O/S steering rack inner joint

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in N/S of zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 318,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 286,068 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 249,623 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly dimmer than nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 249,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken as marked yellow chalk (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly dimmer than nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 197,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 150,577 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 99,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 99,177 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2015 94,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LM12 XKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM12 XKG, 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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LM12 XKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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