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FY12 HGD

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,854 mi
Last recorded172,854 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 HGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 172,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 166,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 153,178 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 135,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 119,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,356 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,157 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,952 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 37,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,469 miles

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 11 Feb 2015 27,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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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FY12 HGD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc 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 FY12 HGD, 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

How do I check the history of FY12 HGD?

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What year was FY12 HGD registered?

FY12 HGD is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is FY12 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 HGD 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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