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VN12 AVO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,762 mi
Last recorded156,762 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 AVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 156,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 148,875 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 148,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 141,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 129,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 121,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,929 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 116,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 86,875 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 69,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2016 52,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail In NSF Tyre

OSF Tyre Perishing

Pass 14 May 2015 34,709 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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VN12 AVO 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 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 VN12 AVO, 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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What year was VN12 AVO registered?

VN12 AVO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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