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VN12 ZNV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,008 mi
Last recorded171,008 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 ZNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 171,008 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 166,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 156,981 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2020 142,946 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 125,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Incorrect arm fitted and fouling the knuckle assy (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 111,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 106,665 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,894 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions too clean to register

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 ZNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV registered?

VN12 ZNV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 ZNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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