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ML12 ZCT

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,192 mi
Last recorded147,192 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 ZCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 147,192 miles

Exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 135,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 122,838 miles

both rear bump stops perished

both rear tyres stepped inner edge

rear arm bushes spring holder bushes split

rear axle bushes split

rear dog bone bushes split

Pass 30 May 2023 111,204 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 96,708 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid getting dark

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 82,522 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 82,521 miles

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

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

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 May 2020 71,393 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded

front suspension arm bushes slight wear

Pass 15 Jun 2019 59,304 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 59,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 46,804 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2017 37,849 miles

Front slight oil leak around dsg gearbox

Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,838 miles

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,317 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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ML12 ZCT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZCT, 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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ML12 ZCT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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