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FT12 MKG

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,640 mi
Last recorded161,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 MKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 161,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 149,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 101,190 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 101,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 80,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,618 miles

emission is clean to test

Pass 5 May 2017 66,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 65,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted ,not allowing check of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,941 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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FT12 MKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 FT12 MKG, 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 FT12 MKG registered?

FT12 MKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is FT12 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 MKG 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.

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