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FV12 XZK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,102 mi
Last recorded114,102 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 XZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,102 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 113,183 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 107,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 84,831 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 84,808 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 84,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,416 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 71,993 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,649 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears cracking due to age and are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,086 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Child chair fitted, unable to check all adult belts

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,584 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,760 miles

Nearside front bottom arm rear bush deterioated due to age (No play on ramp)

Pass 22 May 2015 32,614 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 XZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

FV12 XZK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is FV12 XZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 XZK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 XZK have outstanding finance?

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