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FY12 VPZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 VPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,901 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 90,458 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,534 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Damaged. But still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,484 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 67,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 62,092 miles

Rear Tyres perished and cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2017 56,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,744 miles

Offside Front Inner shoulder of tyre wearing thin but not exposing cords

Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,108 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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FY12 VPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VPZ, 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 FY12 VPZ registered?

FY12 VPZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FY12 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 VPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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