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MR07 MRG

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,291 mi
Last recorded178,291 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR07 MRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 178,291 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door mirror glass damaged but still usuable

nsr handbrake could be improved

osr tyre inner edge feathering

Pass 26 Oct 2024 168,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

crack in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2023 155,082 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

crack in windscreen but does not affect drivers view

Pass 28 Oct 2022 135,619 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 135,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and arm is corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,290 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 71,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 52,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre feathering on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 21,429 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls worn

Fail 17 Jun 2016 21,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

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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MR07 MRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MR07 MRG, 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 MR07 MRG registered?

MR07 MRG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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