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FT12 XYY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,226 mi
Last recorded143,226 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 143,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 143,226 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,087 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 107,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2019 107,100 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 97,111 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 16 May 2018 97,111 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,250 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 85,250 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 75,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,849 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 51,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is FT12 XYY safe to buy?

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