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FR12 FFG

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,175 mi
Last recorded109,175 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 109,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 97,993 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 87,412 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 87,412 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread starting to break up but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front Tyre tread starting to break up but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 79,374 miles

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread starting to break up but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front Tyre tread starting to break up but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 66,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,937 miles

All 4 winter tyres blistering

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,862 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,209 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 40,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,995 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 30,995 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,861 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 FFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

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

Is FR12 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 FFG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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