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RF12 FPX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,785 mi
Last recorded136,785 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 FPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,785 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 136,784 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 130,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 130,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 120,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tail lamp working 50%

Nearside Side repeater working 50%

Pass 29 Oct 2022 109,986 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,124 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 85,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,002 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,413 miles

2 x rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF12 FPX 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 78.6%.

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 RF12 FPX, 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 RF12 FPX registered?

RF12 FPX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is RF12 FPX safe to buy?

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