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FT12 NFR

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,480 mi
Last recorded50,480 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 NFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,480 miles

Front brake pads low

OS CV gaiter leaking grease

Rear brake pads on minimum thickness

Fail 4 Nov 2025 50,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads low

OS CV gaiter leaking grease

Rear brake pads on minimum thickness

Pass 22 May 2024 46,894 miles

NSF and OSF bottom ball joint rubber bushes split

Pass 13 Jun 2023 42,838 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 35,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,951 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 31,149 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 31,142 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 28,526 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,539 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 22,905 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 19,269 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 NFR is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

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

Is FT12 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 NFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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