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BJ61 YMS

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,767 mi
Last recorded164,767 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 164,767 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 148,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 141,826 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 138,186 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 138,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 134,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,307 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 110,287 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 100,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 66,812 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 66,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BJ61 YMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 YMS, 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 BJ61 YMS registered?

BJ61 YMS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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