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FR12 FFD

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,186 mi
Last recorded139,186 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 139,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 138,236 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 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))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 138,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 132,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 132,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,851 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,995 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 102,921 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2019 98,920 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 94,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,873 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,869 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,869 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 63,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,202 miles

exhaust gas too low to record on DSM

Fail 6 Apr 2016 49,202 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust gas too low to record on DSM

Pass 23 May 2015 38,651 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 FFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

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

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