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MW12 KJF

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,454 mi
Last recorded131,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 KJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 131,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 93,064 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 92,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,346 miles

Front number plate cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jul 2019 74,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,430 miles

Emissions not tested ,engine not revving while vehicle stationary

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,584 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

emissions not tested,engine not revving while vehicle stationary

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jun 2017 53,569 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

emissions not tested,engine not revving while vehicle stationary

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 42,833 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 42,833 miles

Emissions not tested Engine not revving while vehicle stationary (7.4.B.1)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2015 31,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MW12 KJF, 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 MW12 KJF registered?

MW12 KJF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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