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FV12 MTZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,306 mi
Last recorded136,306 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 136,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,284 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 92,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 83,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,990 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 71,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,734 miles

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

all 4 tyres have slight cracks on outer side walls

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,344 miles

front wipers smearing

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 MTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FV12 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

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

Is FV12 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 MTZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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