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LV12 JVM

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,104 mi
Last recorded40,104 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 JVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 40,104 miles

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

high level brake light has 1x LED inop and 1x LED flickering slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 37,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 31,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,515 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,156 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 25,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2017 22,426 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Apr 2017 22,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all 4 tyre side walls cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,474 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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LV12 JVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black 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 LV12 JVM, 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 LV12 JVM registered?

LV12 JVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is LV12 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 JVM 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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