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PK12 LVE

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,654 mi
Last recorded159,654 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 LVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 159,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 144,101 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 144,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,378 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 131,377 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 116,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Apr 2021 116,915 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,123 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 104,001 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working (boot)

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 92,503 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 79,945 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,339 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 45,209 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,160 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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PK12 LVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK12 LVE, 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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PK12 LVE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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