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VN12 NME

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,253 mi
Last recorded114,253 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 NME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 105,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,852 miles

Engine management light sometimes comes on then goes off.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge,primary tread depth has 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge,primary tread depth has 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,892 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 45,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,124 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 NME is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VN12 NME, 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 VN12 NME registered?

VN12 NME is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 NME shows 7 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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