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VE12 OHA

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,763 mi
Last recorded142,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 OHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 142,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 139,937 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,259 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 114,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 105,521 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,543 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads and discs worn and deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a cut/ chip in the sidewall but no chords exposed

rear tyres wearing

Fail 13 Jan 2021 97,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads and discs worn and deteriorated

nearside front tyre has a cut/ chip in the sidewall but no chords exposed

rear tyres wearing

Pass 2 Jan 2020 80,307 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension arms and components corroded

undertray present

Fail 2 Jan 2020 80,307 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension arms and components corroded

undertray present

Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,290 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,497 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,874 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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VE12 OHA 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE12 OHA, 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 VE12 OHA registered?

VE12 OHA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is VE12 OHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 OHA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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