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FV12 XZC

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,245 mi
Last recorded157,245 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 157,245 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 155,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 138,424 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 134,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,968 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 107,726 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,934 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 96,934 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,927 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,291 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,475 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,475 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Auxiliary belt frayed

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre inside edge starting to wear. No cords exposed

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,443 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,276 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 XZC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

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

Is FV12 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 XZC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 XZC have outstanding finance?

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