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BL62 FDK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,074 mi
Last recorded92,074 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 FDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,074 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 92,074 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,945 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 78,916 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 70,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,633 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 62,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,214 miles

Emissions readings too low to test

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessivelly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 55,214 miles

Emissions readings too low to test

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessivelly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding very slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 48,788 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 3 Nov 2018 39,540 miles

Emissions readings too low to detect

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 39,540 miles

Emissions readings too low to detect

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inside edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,926 miles

emissions too clean for result

Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,818 miles

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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BL62 FDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL62 FDK, 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 BL62 FDK registered?

BL62 FDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is BL62 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL62 FDK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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