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WP12 KMJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,747 mi
Last recorded168,747 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 KMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 168,747 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 168,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 165,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 154,451 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 153,978 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 134,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 108,273 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 71,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KMJ, 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

How do I check the history of WP12 KMJ?

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What year was WP12 KMJ registered?

WP12 KMJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WP12 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 KMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP12 KMJ have outstanding finance?

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