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MF12 KVX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

241,740 mi
Last recorded241,740 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 KVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 241,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 241,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 234,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 226,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 17 Oct 2022 220,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 220,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 211,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 206,407 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 206,407 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 200,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 194,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 173,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 159,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 143,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front both disc lipped

Fail 21 Mar 2016 143,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

front both disc lipped

Pass 23 Sep 2015 127,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 112,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner(attatched to boot) postion lamp not working

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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MF12 KVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF12 KVX, 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 MF12 KVX registered?

MF12 KVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is MF12 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 KVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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