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FV62 TCO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,859 mi
Last recorded163,859 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 TCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 163,859 miles

Stone chip in screen

Fail 10 Oct 2023 163,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb may not be fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 2 Nov 2022 146,280 miles

Stone chip in screen

Fail 1 Nov 2022 146,276 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 127,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,391 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 114,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has had an object stuck in tread and left a hole exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded at base

Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded At base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,788 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,807 miles

Ns rear tyre has worn close to limit

Os rear tyre has worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,247 miles

Both front tyres are worn on extreme inner edges close to limit [205/55/16v]

Both rear tyres treads are worn uneven

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,793 miles

dpf fitted

rust lip on rear discs

slight lip on front discs

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 TCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 FV62 TCO, 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 FV62 TCO registered?

FV62 TCO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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