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ML12 FGC

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 FGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 111,933 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 111,401 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,536 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 87,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,894 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,871 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 25,623 miles

no smoke test results, engine clean

Fail 20 Apr 2015 25,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ML12 FGC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ML12 FGC, 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 ML12 FGC registered?

ML12 FGC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is ML12 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 FGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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