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FG62 LXS

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

187,039 mi
Last recorded187,039 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 LXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 187,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 183,483 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 175,156 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 175,076 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 166,088 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 138,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 127,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 110,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,096 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,122 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 LXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG62 LXS, 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

How do I check the history of FG62 LXS?

You can check the full history of FG62 LXS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG62 LXS registered?

FG62 LXS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is FG62 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 LXS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG62 LXS have outstanding finance?

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