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MJ12 UPY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,390 mi
Last recorded129,390 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 UPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 129,390 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 125,912 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 125,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 122,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 116,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 109,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,182 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 95,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 88,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,762 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 49,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 34,587 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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MJ12 UPY 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 92.3%.

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 MJ12 UPY, 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 MJ12 UPY registered?

MJ12 UPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is MJ12 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ12 UPY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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