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TIG 1710

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,988 mi
Last recorded43,988 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 1710
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 43,988 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 43,986 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 41,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKE DISCS, INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 41,357 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKE DISCS, INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,563 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,738 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 31,734 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 30,620 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 26,647 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,758 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,187 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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TIG 1710 is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 TIG 1710, 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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TIG 1710 is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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