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T30 UFT

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,189 mi
Last recorded94,189 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 UFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2025 94,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2023 83,908 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated/corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall & slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2023 83,892 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp/sleeve deteriorated/corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall & slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 78,087 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 73,113 miles

Fuel filter housing damp

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 65,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,016 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 57,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 54,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,650 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 33,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 24,908 miles

both front tyres slighty worn on the edge

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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T30 UFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T30 UFT, 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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T30 UFT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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