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DF61 BXC

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,801 mi
Last recorded93,801 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 BXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 93,801 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 93,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,242 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 92,242 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 89,717 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,708 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,735 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 85,727 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,518 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 84,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,567 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair h/b (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 71,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,549 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,948 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 35,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,719 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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DF61 BXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF61 BXC, 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 DF61 BXC registered?

DF61 BXC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is DF61 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 BXC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF61 BXC have outstanding finance?

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