Volkswagen Jetta
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LA12 FHTMOT history
LA12 FHT is a black diesel Volkswagen Jetta first used on 17 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 218,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 218,611 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,807 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA12 FHT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Jetta
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LA12 FHT was last recorded at 218,611 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 214,825 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,786 miles
- Average per year
- 9,807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,611 miles
- 2025 – 214,825 miles
- 2024 – 210,927 miles
- 2022 – 203,885 miles
- 2021 – 196,795 miles
- 2019 – 175,010 miles
- 2018 – 162,089 miles
- 2017 – 150,025 miles
- 2016 – 149,735 miles
- 2015 – 115,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail218,611 miles
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail218,611 miles (+3,786)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,611 miles
- Test number
- 902807981851
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass214,825 miles (+3,898)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 214,825 miles
- Test number
- 248073097132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,927 miles (+7,042)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 210,927 miles
- Test number
- 182393852755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,885 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 203,885 miles
- Test number
- 325109939317
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail203,885 miles (+7,090)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,885 miles
- Test number
- 501428957049
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass196,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 196,795 miles
- Test number
- 640355455230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,795 miles (+21,785)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,795 miles
- Test number
- 521844823935
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass175,010 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 175,010 miles
- Test number
- 895234115266
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,010 miles (+12,921)4 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,010 miles
- Test number
- 206704115934
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,089 miles (+12,064)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 162,089 miles
- Test number
- 915087099578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,025 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 150,025 miles
- Test number
- 941751851599
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring some components
Fail150,023 miles (+288)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,023 miles
- Test number
- 536970527682
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring some components
Pass149,735 miles (+34,528)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 149,735 miles
- Test number
- 888325016993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass115,207 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 115,207 miles
- Test number
- 519134525236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA12 FHT
- Does LA12 FHT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA12 FHT expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA12 FHT?
- The MOT on LA12 FHT expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA12 FHT done?
- LA12 FHT was recorded at 218,611 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,807 miles a year.
- Has LA12 FHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA12 FHT has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LA12 FHT ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LA12 FHT find?
- LA12 FHT failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 major defects: front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush both sides; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside outer vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, and 1 more.
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