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RO12 HND

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 HND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 96,491 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 89,348 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 89,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 82,806 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 82,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 76,792 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 76,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,138 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,089 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 37,786 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,443 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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RO12 HND is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue 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 RO12 HND, 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 RO12 HND registered?

RO12 HND is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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