2012 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L Diesel · AJ12 FTK

The Volkswagen Jetta presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 3 November 2025 at 110,473 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The DVLA data shows clean passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with two anomalous fails logged on consecutive days in both November 2023 and November 2025 where the tester recorded no defects. These same-day fail-then-pass pairs suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, as no advisories or defects appear against the vehicle at any point. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical use for a 14-year-old car. The record shows 105,326 miles on 2 November 2023, rising to 105,334 miles the next day, then 108,504 miles by 6 November 2024, and 110,473 miles by 3 November 2025. That equates to roughly 2,500 miles in the first year and under 2,000 miles in the second, well below the implied annual average of 7,891 miles. The sparse, defect-free history gives little evidence of neglect, though the low recent accumulation may indicate the car spent periods stationary, which can encourage corrosion or flat-spotting on tyres not visible in the MOT data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The absence of advisories means worn suspension bushes, corroding subframes, or thinning brake discs were not flagged, but the MOT only captures test-day condition. Given the car's age and the two unexplained fail entries, verify the VIN and test certificates match the DVSA log to rule out clerical error. Check underneath for structural rust on sills and suspension mounts, and confirm the braking system is free from binding calipers after the long low-mileage storage implied by the odometer.