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FT12 UAK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,093 mi
Last recorded135,093 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,406 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 114,686 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,189 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 82,968 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 82,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,463 miles

Engine cover and under tray obstructing view of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine cover and under tray obstructing view of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,520 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 48,584 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,693 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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 UAK 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 81.3%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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