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FN12 LGK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,358 mi
Last recorded55,358 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 LGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 55,358 miles

nearside front tyre perished

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,718 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,405 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,603 miles

both front tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,821 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,797 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,355 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 LGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FN12 LGK, 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 FN12 LGK registered?

FN12 LGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FN12 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 LGK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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