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FN62 LXK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,561 mi
Last recorded204,561 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 LXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 204,561 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 204,555 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 188,481 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 188,443 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 172,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 153,747 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 153,723 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 131,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 131,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,827 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,015 miles

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

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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FN62 LXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN62 LXK, 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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What year was FN62 LXK registered?

FN62 LXK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FN62 LXK safe to buy?

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