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FT12 NZG

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,806 mi
Last recorded117,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 NZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 117,806 miles

Nearside front to rear non prescribeD area corroDeD

Fail 15 Jun 2026 117,806 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front to rear non prescribeD area corroDeD

Rear surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2024 87,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 87,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,147 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,481 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 68,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,561 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,396 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 27,395 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,388 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 NZG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

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

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