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MW12 UHT

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,655 mi
Last recorded78,655 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 UHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 73,767 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 73,767 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,831 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,433 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,147 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2021 60,147 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 55,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,429 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 43,125 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 32,632 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,938 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 MW12 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

MW12 UHT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is MW12 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 UHT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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