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FT12 NDL

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,583 mi
Last recorded141,583 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 NDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 141,555 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake pad delamination is when the friction lining on a disc brake pad separates from the steel backing plate. (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 133,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, perishing, cuts in tread not too cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge, perishing, cuts in tread, not too cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 129,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,294 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner and outer edges - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn around inner edge - 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,958 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,653 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 NDL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NDL, 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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FT12 NDL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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