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FY12 JHE

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,488 mi
Last recorded146,488 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 JHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 146,488 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 133,950 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 133,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 119,471 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,434 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm(205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 ON LIMIT (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 75,920 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced light smashed (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm(205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 ON LIMIT (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 68,911 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,917 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,059 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 33,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,108 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)

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

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 JHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY12 JHE, 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 FY12 JHE registered?

FY12 JHE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FY12 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 JHE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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