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FM12 GRK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,859 mi
Last recorded86,859 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 86,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

damage to o/s sill

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,048 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,358 miles

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

chip in screen

damage to o/s sill

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,241 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill moderately damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,538 miles

damage to o/s sill

engine undertray insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2020 78,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage to o/s sill

engine undertray insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,147 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,650 miles

damage to o/s sill

Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

damage to o/s sill

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,661 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,511 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

o/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge

wear on rear brake disc's

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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FM12 GRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FM12 GRK, 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 FM12 GRK registered?

FM12 GRK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FM12 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 GRK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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