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FT12 RTZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,085 mi
Last recorded209,085 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 RTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 209,085 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 208,164 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 208,097 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 193,446 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Jun 2018 177,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 173,681 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 171,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 163,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 141,247 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,213 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,098 miles

o/s and n/s rear tires wearing on the inner sholder.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,288 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Apr 2015 111,288 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 RTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 RTZ, 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 RTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FT12 RTZ 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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