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FT12 XYZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,018 mi
Last recorded166,018 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 166,018 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 165,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 147,894 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 133,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 100,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 83,282 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,160 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,513 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres tapering on the inner edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,242 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 XYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XYZ, 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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What year was FT12 XYZ registered?

FT12 XYZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is FT12 XYZ safe to buy?

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