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FT12 NCZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,285 mi
Last recorded56,285 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 NCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 56,285 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 56,282 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking severely (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking damp (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 51,833 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 51,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 45,266 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 45,262 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,200 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 44,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,017 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 42,017 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,324 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 38,324 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 34,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 30,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,893 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 NCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FT12 NCZ, 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 FT12 NCZ registered?

FT12 NCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is FT12 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 NCZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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