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FT12 UEG

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,747 mi
Last recorded80,747 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,747 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Pass 12 May 2025 77,146 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Pass 23 May 2024 73,759 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Pass 23 May 2023 69,607 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 64,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 64,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 61,452 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 59,015 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 54,745 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 50,378 miles

Lower Under floor covers restricting visual inspection

Fail 4 May 2018 50,375 miles

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

Lower Under floor covers restricting visual inspection

Pass 2 May 2017 43,437 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 May 2016 37,954 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 11 May 2016 37,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 13 May 2015 31,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 31,640 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 UEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT12 UEG registered?

FT12 UEG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is FT12 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 UEG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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