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AP62 THU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,880 mi
Last recorded160,880 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 THU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 160,880 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 151,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 151,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light on (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 139,166 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Jan 2022 139,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

slight oil leak on engine

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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AP62 THU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP62 THU, 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 AP62 THU registered?

AP62 THU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is AP62 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 THU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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