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BF12 LSE

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,384 mi
Last recorded132,384 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 132,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 129,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 122,785 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 121,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 104,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 62,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear tyres have bad age related cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,242 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

n/s/f brake pads low

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r tyre has slight age related cracking in outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2017 42,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn slightly

n/s/f brake pads low

o/s/r brake pads low

o/s/r tyre has slight age related cracking in outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,734 miles

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

emission test carried out no readings recorded found to be clean.

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,933 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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BF12 LSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF12 LSE, 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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BF12 LSE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 LSE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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