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MW12 MYF

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,493 mi
Last recorded112,493 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 MYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 112,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 105,699 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 105,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,924 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 98,923 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,751 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 93,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 87,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jun 2022 87,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 63,611 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Jun 2021 63,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 May 2020 42,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,828 miles

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

emissions to low to pick up

Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,571 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,148 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER TYRE SIDE WALLS WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NO EMISSIONS DUE TO D.P.F FITTED

Fail 13 Jun 2017 21,148 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER TYRE SIDE WALLS WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NO EMISSIONS DUE TO D.P.F FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,530 miles

all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jun 2015 11,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 MYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MYF, 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 MYF registered?

MW12 MYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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