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SL12 YMR

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,879 mi
Last recorded139,879 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 139,879 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 115,908 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 115,908 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear mount snapped. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,625 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,751 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 94,746 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,886 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,403 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,007 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,385 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 15,144 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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SL12 YMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL12 YMR, 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 SL12 YMR registered?

SL12 YMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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