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FT12 UEJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,699 mi
Last recorded193,699 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 193,699 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 193,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 173,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front plastic under wing adrift and damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2022 173,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front plastic under wing adrift and damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,112 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 98,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f all lights not work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,010 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 80,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 76,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 69,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 May 2017 60,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 53,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer side wall deteriorated and cracking

Fail 26 May 2016 53,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer saide wall deteriorated and cracking

Offside Rear Outer side wall deteriorated and cracking

Offside Rear Outer side wall deteriorated and cracking

Pass 26 May 2015 46,020 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 UEJ 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 62.5%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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