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VK12 NYD

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,760 mi
Last recorded131,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 NYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 128,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 125,630 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 121,845 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 121,643 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,756 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 117,592 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 93,713 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,828 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,015 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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VK12 NYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK12 NYD, 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 VK12 NYD registered?

VK12 NYD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is VK12 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 NYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK12 NYD have outstanding finance?

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