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VU12 WXP

2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,601 mi
Last recorded71,601 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X262,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WXP
MakeJeep
ModelCompass Sport Plus Crd 4X2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,601 miles

slight play to steering system

chip to windscreen

coolant level low

glow plug light on

n/s rear tyre on 2.5m

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 1.8m

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2024 66,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

coolant level low

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge on 2m

n/s rear tyre perishing on 3m

Fail 24 Sep 2024 66,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

coolant level low

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge on 2m

n/s rear tyre perishing on 3m

Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge on 2.5m

n/s rear tyre on 3m

slight play to both rear top suspension arm inner bushes

slight play to steering system

Fail 1 Aug 2023 63,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

glow plug light staying on

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge on 2.5m

n/s rear tyre on 3m

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play to both rear top suspension arm inner bushes

slight play to steering system

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

glow plug light staying on

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play to steering system

Fail 1 Jul 2022 61,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

glow plug light staying on

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play to steering system

Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,338 miles

glow plug light on

Fail 9 Jul 2021 57,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

glow plug light on

rear pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2020 51,609 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 51,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 51,516 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

objects in swepted area

Pass 24 Jan 2019 44,562 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 44,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,728 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 35,728 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 27,602 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 27,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,449 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 13,158 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2?

Based on 2,924 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,935
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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VU12 WXP is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,688 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 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 WXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU12 WXP registered?

VU12 WXP is a 2012 Jeep Compass Sport Plus Crd 4X2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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