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FG62 KPP

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 KPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 85,299 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,700 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 77,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 68,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 68,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 58,222 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 58,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,070 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 49,070 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,506 miles

Accident damage to N/S/R

Pass 1 Oct 2019 37,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,666 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 27,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 19,598 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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FG62 KPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG62 KPP, 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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FG62 KPP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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