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PX12 XUN

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,976 mi
Last recorded112,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 XUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 112,976 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 112,861 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 108,615 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 108,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 101,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 95,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 95,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST above limit and scrubbed off bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 75,994 miles

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

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

under tray fitted as standard obscuring components

Fail 20 Oct 2020 75,994 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray fitted as standard obscuring components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,503 miles

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 3 Apr 2019 64,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb refitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,860 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 57,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder worn (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder worn (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,066 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,436 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 41,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,574 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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PX12 XUN is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

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

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