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VN61 RHU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 RHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 108,160 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 104,411 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,448 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 89,988 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,146 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 70,169 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,699 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 52,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 40,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall worn (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre side wall worn

Pass 2 Jan 2015 21,564 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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VN61 RHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN61 RHU, 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 VN61 RHU registered?

VN61 RHU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is VN61 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 RHU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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