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FP12 AVX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,634 mi
Last recorded124,634 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 AVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2025 124,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subeframe is corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both suspension arm are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 110,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,590 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,719 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,183 miles

under covers engine covers wipers working but making loud noise

Fail 8 Mar 2019 73,183 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under covers engine covers wipers working but making loud noise

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,868 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,480 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,796 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 39,796 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,686 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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FP12 AVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP12 AVX, 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 FP12 AVX registered?

FP12 AVX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is FP12 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 AVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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