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2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sport TDI S-A 2.0L Heavy oil · KR12 ACX

KR12 ACX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sport TDI S-A (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 13 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 124,151 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORT TDI S-A
Year / Origin
2012 · Northampton
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 13 Apr 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Sept 2024)
Recorded Mileage
124,151 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 13 Apr 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2024
Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2012
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sport TDI S-A presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 21 March 2024 at 124,151 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2023 also passed clean. No advisories or failures appear anywhere in the supplied history, so the maintenance record shows no worsening or recurring mechanical faults. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for a fourteen-year-old car, averaging roughly 8,868 miles per year. The record jumps from 65,726 miles at the 22 May 2018 test to 73,811 miles by 31 July 2019, then a larger gap to 85,613 miles on 28 March 2022. That gap implies either limited use or a missed test cycle between 2019 and 2022. From 2022 onward the car covered about 12,000 miles per year, a moderate rise but still within normal bounds. The only non-standard note came at the 22 May 2018 test, where the tester recorded an engine cover and undertray fitted and emissions too clean to detect. This suggests aftermarket shielding was present and the diesel particulate system read unusually low, though no failure resulted. No suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, or structural corrosion were ever flagged across the timeline. A buyer should still verify in person that the undertray and engine cover remain secure and are not masking leaks or corrosion underneath. Given the clean MOT trail and the 2019 to 2022 mileage gap, a physical inspection of subframe condition, brake line integrity, and tyre sidewall age is prudent. The history implies conscientious basic upkeep, but standing periods can hide perished rubber and surface rust not caught in a test lane.
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KR12 ACX Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
  • 124,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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KR12 ACX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 07:32
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sport Tdi S-A (KR12 ACX) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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KR12 ACX Mileage History

  1. 28/03/202285,613 mi
  2. 15/04/202397,944 mi+12,331 mi
  3. 21/03/2024124,151 mi+26,207 mi

Average of roughly 19,442 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Buying Score
78/100
Risk Level
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Est. Annual Cost
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Mileage
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Our Verdict

This 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sport TDI S-A is a sensible used buy with a reassuring MOT record. The absence of any failures across five recorded tests makes it a lower-risk diesel saloon than many of its peers.

Given the clean MOT history, focus your negotiation on service records rather than outstanding defects, as the tests show no advisory items or failures to leverage. Ask for proof of timing belt and diesel particulate filter (DPF) maintenance, since the 1968cc TDI engine is a long-life unit but these items are costly if neglected. As no model aggregate data exists, lean on the five consecutive passes and the 58,425-mile gap between the 2018 and 2024 tests to confirm regular use rather than long storage.

As a 1968cc diesel registered in 2012, this Jetta will typically fall into a lower CO2 tax band than equivalent petrol saloons, though exact rates depend on the recorded emissions. Insurance group and fuel economy are not in the provided data, but the 2.0 TDI is generally economical on motorway miles. Estimated annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance are around £1,000-£1,300 based on mileage and diesel pricing.

The MOT history shows no failure types to investigate, with only a 2018 note that emissions were too clean to detect and engine cover and undertray were fitted, so physical checks should confirm those covers remain secure. Inspect the DPF and EGR system given the diesel engine and 124,151 miles, as these are common weak points not captured by the passed tests. Verify the automatic transmission (S-A variant) shifts smoothly, since no model data is available and the MOTs do not assess gearbox condition.

The white 1968cc diesel Jetta (KR12ACX) first registered in June 2012 has covered 124,151 miles as of its most recent MOT in March 2024. Every MOT on record between 2018 and 2024 passed with no defects noted, indicating consistent upkeep. With no aggregate model reliability data available, the individual history is the best evidence of condition and it points to a well-maintained example.

No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Volkswagen Jetta Sport TDI S-A, so this example's individual history of five passes is the only reliability indicator.

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