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VE61 MVW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,172 mi
Last recorded81,172 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 MVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 81,172 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,132 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 76,579 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,586 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 75,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 73,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,722 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 58,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 52,100 miles

Rear tyres unevenly worn inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop starting to wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,916 miles

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

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 MVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE61 MVW, 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

How do I check the history of VE61 MVW?

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What year was VE61 MVW registered?

VE61 MVW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is VE61 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 MVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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