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DN12 FWK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,230 mi
Last recorded161,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 161,230 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 157,735 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 146,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 127,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 127,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 127,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour blue (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre getting low see vhc

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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DN12 FWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN12 FWK, 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 DN12 FWK registered?

DN12 FWK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DN12 FWK safe to buy?

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