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DA62 FFJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

258,413 mi
Last recorded258,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 FFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 258,413 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 258,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 240,520 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sill Damaged

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 240,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sill Damaged

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 205,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 177,477 miles

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2019 177,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 120,101 miles

Engine light on

Fail 20 Sep 2017 120,101 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,626 miles

Offside Front Back arm bush deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 94,880 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 94,880 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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DA62 FFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA62 FFJ, 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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DA62 FFJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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