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FR12 APZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,016 mi
Last recorded108,016 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 APZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 108,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Jun 2026 108,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively in very poor condition (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front day time running lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 106,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 105,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,959 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 103,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,735 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 101,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 99,798 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 90,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 90,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 81,513 miles

Engine undertray fitted at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus worn on inner edge of tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 71,007 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 56,712 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 56,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front close to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2015 45,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FR12 APZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FR12 APZ, 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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FR12 APZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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