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FE62 PLZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

312,977 mi
Last recorded312,977 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 PLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 312,977 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 312,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 312,951 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. back of engine (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 283,036 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp over bright, bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 283,027 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp over bright, bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 230,510 miles

Offside outer cv boot seeping grease

Fail 30 Jan 2019 230,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside outer cv boot seeping grease

Pass 9 Jan 2018 178,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,604 miles

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

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

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

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

underfloor and engine covers obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,903 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 90,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 74,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,641 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FE62 PLZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE62 PLZ, 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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FE62 PLZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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