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FT61 XYF

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,628 mi
Last recorded163,628 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 XYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 163,628 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,601 miles

all tyres worn low-rear and front brake pads wearing low-both front anti roll bar links have slight play-both front top shocker mounts have slight lift-engine/gearbox mountings defective

Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,517 miles

rear brake pads wearing low-

Pass 7 Jan 2022 109,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 109,173 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,065 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,040 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 45,375 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 41,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,703 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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FT61 XYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT61 XYF, 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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FT61 XYF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is FT61 XYF safe to buy?

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