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FN12 LFW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,380 mi
Last recorded168,380 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 168,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 168,329 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 168,302 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 168,277 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 168,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,603 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 83,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 64,582 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 53,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 41,480 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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FN12 LFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN12 LFW, 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 FN12 LFW registered?

FN12 LFW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FN12 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 LFW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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