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BT61 BRZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,995 mi
Last recorded194,995 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 194,995 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 182,829 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023 170,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 158,081 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 143,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 101,143 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 89,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,932 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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BT61 BRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT61 BRZ, 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 BT61 BRZ registered?

BT61 BRZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is BT61 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 BRZ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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