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FL12 KWY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

202,310 mi
Last recorded202,310 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 KWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 202,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 201,819 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 201,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 201,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (Holed) at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 199,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 180,874 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 169,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 169,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 160,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 156,666 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 150,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,004 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,869 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 87,129 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,719 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,780 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,667 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,386 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 KWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FL12 KWY, 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 FL12 KWY registered?

FL12 KWY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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