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FT12 NHB

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,976 mi
Last recorded37,976 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 37,976 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 36,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 34,537 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 34,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 33,030 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 33,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 30,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,670 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 29,669 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 27,485 miles

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2018 24,882 miles

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2018 24,879 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2017 22,578 miles

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads cracking but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 4 May 2017 22,531 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyre treads cracking but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2016 19,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on edges (4.1.E.1)

spear tyre flat

trim covers fitted to under body obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2015 17,545 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 NHB is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

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

Is FT12 NHB safe to buy?

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