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SM12 TWU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 TWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 127,125 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 127,051 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2024 117,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 106,136 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 78,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 57,202 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 57,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,299 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 45,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,153 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 37,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,610 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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SM12 TWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 SM12 TWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 TWU registered?

SM12 TWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is SM12 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 TWU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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