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DE62 KCY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,443 mi
Last recorded148,443 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 148,443 miles

N/S/R Tyre out of shape

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 141,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 141,495 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 134,511 miles

front discs slightly worn nearside front link slightly play

Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,172 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,629 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,000 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,023 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 71,023 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,345 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 60,345 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,624 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,624 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,457 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DE62 KCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE62 KCY, 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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DE62 KCY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is DE62 KCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 KCY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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