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FV12 BVJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,014 mi
Last recorded126,014 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 BVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 126,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 113,182 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 99,400 miles
Pass 26 Dec 2021 96,311 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2020 91,092 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2020 91,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,554 miles

Nearside Rear reversing light inop

Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reversing light inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,464 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 85,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 74,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 74,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,156 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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FV12 BVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV12 BVJ, 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 FV12 BVJ registered?

FV12 BVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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