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YY12 BNJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 BNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 59,166 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 59,166 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 54,307 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 43,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 39,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 35,333 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,150 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 27,038 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 21,181 miles

Emissions smoke level too low to measure

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 15,060 miles

Diesel emission test aborted due to VW software not allowing engine to rev high enough to be detected by testing equipment

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 8,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 4,107 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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YY12 BNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY12 BNJ, 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.

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What year was YY12 BNJ registered?

YY12 BNJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 BNJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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