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VE61 KHO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,052 mi
Last recorded151,052 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 KHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 151,052 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 142,244 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 132,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 132,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 124,023 miles

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

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 22 Dec 2020 110,862 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to near wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre starting to near wear indicators

Fail 22 Dec 2020 110,862 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to near wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre starting to near wear indicators

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 102,874 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,182 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 91,161 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,165 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,177 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,239 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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VE61 KHO 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 VE61 KHO, 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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VE61 KHO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 February 2012.

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