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FL12 BZM

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,080 mi
Last recorded170,080 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 170,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2024 150,271 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 148,462 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,161 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 122,944 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,937 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,246 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,985 miles

engine and under covers fitted

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre close to legal limit

slight wear on osf disc

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,985 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine and under covers fitted

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

osf tyre close to legal limit

slight wear on osf disc

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,105 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn new pads required in approx 3.000miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,949 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,597 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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FL12 BZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL12 BZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL12 BZM registered?

FL12 BZM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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