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MF55 MAR

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,713 mi
Last recorded94,713 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 MAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,360 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs browning (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 93,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs browning (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear ind (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,545 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced w /arch at front to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear ind (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 91,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,352 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,572 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 88,572 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both sleeve clamps split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 84,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 79,674 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 79,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 74,156 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 74,156 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 60,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower left corner (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 45,632 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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MF55 MAR 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 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 MF55 MAR, 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 MF55 MAR registered?

MF55 MAR is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is MF55 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF55 MAR 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.

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