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VW51 OTH

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,588 mi
Last recorded62,588 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 OTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 58,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,881 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 49,479 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 49,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,464 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,470 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,066 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 33,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 30,513 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,546 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 23,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VW51 OTH is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VW51 OTH, 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 VW51 OTH registered?

VW51 OTH is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is VW51 OTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW51 OTH 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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