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SV12 XZP

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,908 mi
Last recorded233,908 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 XZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 233,908 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 233,908 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 232,120 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 May 2025 232,120 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 226,336 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 226,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 222,795 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 222,782 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 215,172 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 215,172 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 204,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 200,294 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 200,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 191,618 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 191,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 177,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 150,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,640 miles

front numper plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front numper plate starting to delaminate

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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SV12 XZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV12 XZP, 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 SV12 XZP registered?

SV12 XZP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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