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FT12 NEU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,385 mi
Last recorded75,385 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 75,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 73,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2024 73,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,642 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 55,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 24,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 24,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,716 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 NEU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

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

Is FT12 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 NEU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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