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SJ12 TZM

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,729 mi
Last recorded128,729 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 TZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 114,127 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2023 102,790 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 97,159 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 81,315 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 62,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SJ12 TZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ12 TZM, 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 SJ12 TZM registered?

SJ12 TZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is SJ12 TZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 TZM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ12 TZM have outstanding finance?

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