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VN12 XWC

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,611 mi
Last recorded88,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 XWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,611 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn tom approx 1.0 mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 79,904 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,586 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 75,585 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 71,438 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Dec 2020 68,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,820 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,767 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 51,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 44,093 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,745 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 XWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

VN12 XWC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is VN12 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN12 XWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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