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FV62 PBU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,386 mi
Last recorded152,386 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 PBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 152,386 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 152,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 139,389 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2018 139,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 136,466 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Both front brake discs are worn on inner faces

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2018 136,466 miles

Both front brake discs are worn on inner faces

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2017 103,077 miles

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 17 May 2017 103,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 19 May 2016 76,342 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,093 miles

Front Outer brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight corrosion an all brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PBU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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