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SW12 XMJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,839 mi
Last recorded132,839 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 132,839 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 132,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 122,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 97,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,087 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 76,286 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 76,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 62,598 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2017 50,542 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 50,542 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp sleeve corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,111 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SW12 XMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW12 XMJ, 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 SW12 XMJ registered?

SW12 XMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is SW12 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 XMJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW12 XMJ have outstanding finance?

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