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FR12 FEV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,211 mi
Last recorded70,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,211 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 60,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,585 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,645 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,258 miles

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,741 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,035 miles

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

engine cover under cover under body panels fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 41,166 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under cover & under body panels fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 37,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover & under cover fitted

rear tyres perished

under body panels fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,789 miles

rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,659 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

under cover fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 FEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FEV, 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

How do I check the history of FR12 FEV?

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What year was FR12 FEV registered?

FR12 FEV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is FR12 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 FEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FR12 FEV have outstanding finance?

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