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FV62 PBO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,179 mi
Last recorded149,179 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 PBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 149,179 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 149,104 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 129,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 64,233 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,119 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 52,391 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,731 miles

Offside Front seat back movement

Fail 6 Jul 2016 50,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front seat back movement

Pass 26 Oct 2015 39,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted at nearside rear seatbelt not tested

slight bind at offside rear brake

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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FV62 PBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FV62 PBO, 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

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What year was FV62 PBO registered?

FV62 PBO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is FV62 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 PBO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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