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RO12 FDN

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,841 mi
Last recorded109,841 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 FDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,841 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2025 109,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 94,324 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,827 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

screen cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2019 63,827 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,128 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,986 miles

both outer sills damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

both outer sills damaged

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 34,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear discs corroded

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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RO12 FDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO12 FDN, 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 RO12 FDN registered?

RO12 FDN is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RO12 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 FDN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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