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FG12 BZU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,578 mi
Last recorded83,578 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 BZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 83,578 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 80,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking at large clip joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area wear.ing low.

Pass 10 May 2019 75,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,881 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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FG12 BZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG12 BZU, 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 FG12 BZU registered?

FG12 BZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is FG12 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 BZU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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