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FR12 EVU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,786 mi
Last recorded59,786 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 EVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 59,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 49,478 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 47,769 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 47,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,951 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,809 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 43,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,503 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 39,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 37,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 35,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 27,613 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 27,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,474 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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FR12 EVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 EVU, 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 FR12 EVU registered?

FR12 EVU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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