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N13 DTW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,006 mi
Last recorded42,006 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 DTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 35,238 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 24,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 24,284 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 22,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,359 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 16,864 miles

front tyres treads low[edges]

Fail 4 Jun 2019 16,864 miles

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

front tyres treads low[edges]

Pass 31 May 2018 14,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 14,164 miles

battery output low

front tyre treads low[edges]

Pass 11 Jun 2016 13,078 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 13,078 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 10,229 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
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N13 DTW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 N13 DTW, 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 N13 DTW registered?

N13 DTW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is N13 DTW safe to buy?

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