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FV12 OAO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,240 mi
Last recorded123,240 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 123,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2026 123,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 116,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 114,094 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 110,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 86,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 86,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb loose (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,025 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,003 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Split

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

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Split

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,275 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Split

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

Offside Front Tyre Starting To Split

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 47,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,328 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 OAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

FV12 OAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FV12 OAO safe to buy?

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