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FR12 EWN

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,249 mi
Last recorded125,249 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,249 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray present

Fail 30 Aug 2022 125,249 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertray present

Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,273 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 120,273 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 107,183 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 105,377 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,008 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 59,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,604 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 53,604 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2017 46,370 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 34,287 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn out on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 27,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn out on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,326 miles

205/55/16 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 21,748 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 EWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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