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WP12 BFU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 40,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 40,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight movement in door hinge.

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

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 39,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm, rear most bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight movement in door hinge.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,626 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inop

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,197 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,292 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 16,521 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 16,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WP12 BFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WP12 BFU, 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 WP12 BFU registered?

WP12 BFU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is WP12 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 BFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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