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FR12 EVV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,928 mi
Last recorded130,928 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 130,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,832 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear lower spring cups are slightly damaged

Nearside outer sill has been repaired

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front lower suspension arm is slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2022 93,639 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear lower spring cups are slightly damaged

Nearside outer sill has been repaired

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front lower suspension arm is slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 80,316 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 68,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,018 miles

under tray fitted obscuring under side components

Pass 7 Apr 2018 58,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,190 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 EVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FR12 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

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

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