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FV12 XVD

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,203 mi
Last recorded170,203 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 XVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 170,203 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 169,931 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 158,451 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 148,043 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 144,478 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 132,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,982 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 82,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,623 miles

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated but still sealing exhaust

Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,623 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust centre clamp deteriorated but still sealing exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,064 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,064 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,143 miles

fluctuation at offside rear brake

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs pitted and scored

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight scoring at front brake discs

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 XVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

FV12 XVD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FV12 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 XVD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 XVD have outstanding finance?

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