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MW12 HTJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,820 mi
Last recorded128,820 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 HTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 128,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 112,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 102,269 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 84,347 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,986 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,197 miles

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,602 miles

FRONT TYRES 3/4MM WORN ON INSIDE

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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MW12 HTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MW12 HTJ, 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

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What year was MW12 HTJ registered?

MW12 HTJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is MW12 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 HTJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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