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FT12 YJB

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,008 mi
Last recorded154,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 YJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 154,008 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills jacking points damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2025 148,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 148,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 141,287 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 131,216 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 131,120 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,489 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 100,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,822 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

No exhaust smoke detected

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 85,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

No exhaust smoke detected

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,771 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

No exhaust smoke detected

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,344 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

No exhaust smoke detected

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,493 miles

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

emits low emissions

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 YJB is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc 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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

FT12 YJB is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FT12 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 YJB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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