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FR12 EVY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,457 mi
Last recorded128,457 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 128,457 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 116,677 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 116,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 86,989 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 54,871 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test and drivers side ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,567 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 37,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer side wall has deep cracks but not showing cords

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,524 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,437 miles

Corrosion on rear discs

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 EVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR12 EVY registered?

FR12 EVY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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