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FV12 MTU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,377 mi
Last recorded163,377 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 MTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 163,377 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 151,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 144,885 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 116,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 106,253 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,758 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 93,758 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,406 miles

no smoke test results to clean

Fail 4 Jun 2019 74,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no smoke test results to clean

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,206 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,444 miles

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

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

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 MTU 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 76.9%.

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 MTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV12 MTU registered?

FV12 MTU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is FV12 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 MTU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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