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ML12 WRT

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,821 mi
Last recorded129,821 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 WRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 129,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,390 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 121,622 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,513 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,417 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 90,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,744 miles

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Fail 20 Apr 2015 46,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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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ML12 WRT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ML12 WRT, 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 ML12 WRT registered?

ML12 WRT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is ML12 WRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 WRT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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