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LP12 XRV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,949 mi
Last recorded118,949 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 XRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 118,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,027 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 100,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 92,059 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,958 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 52,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,685 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 37,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,272 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,588 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 13,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LP12 XRV 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 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 LP12 XRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP12 XRV registered?

LP12 XRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is LP12 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 XRV 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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