CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV12 YPX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,552 mi
Last recorded152,552 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 YPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 152,552 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2025 152,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 147,820 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 147,796 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 140,710 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 140,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,233 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 134,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,611 miles

Offside Front day time lamp not working

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering Universal Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 83,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,599 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre outer wall due to age

Fail 19 Apr 2018 71,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre outer wall due to age

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint slightly misaligned

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,903 miles

Tester removed object from drivers view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,098 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
Full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV12 YPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV12 YPX, 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

How do I check the history of MV12 YPX?

You can check the full history of MV12 YPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV12 YPX registered?

MV12 YPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is MV12 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV12 YPX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV12 YPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV12 YPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.