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PX12 XUL

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 99,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,685 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 73,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2020 67,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil collecting in plastic tray,leak not visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all outer sill areas dented around jacking point areas

engine oil level was on min mark,added 2 litres to do test

engine revs too low too record emissions

under trays fitted which are covered in oil

Pass 13 Aug 2019 61,343 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre worn with heel/toe wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn with heel/toe wear on inner shoulder

both outer sills damaged

engine cover and under tray fitted,under tray wet

Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,491 miles

Front wipers worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,480 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 50,480 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,732 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 36,933 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall and inner tread area

nail in offside rear tyre inner sidewall.

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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PX12 XUL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PX12 XUL, 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 PX12 XUL registered?

PX12 XUL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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