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FX62 YJA

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,547 mi
Last recorded153,547 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 153,547 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2023 153,499 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 134,996 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 80,945 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,473 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions not detected.engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 38,432 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions not detected.engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear. ()

full length under trays fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 34,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear. ()

Nearside Rear brake noisy

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

full length under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,918 miles

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

emissions not detected.

offside rear brake noisey.undertrays fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 29,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

emissions not detected.

offside rear brake noisey.undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,137 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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FX62 YJA 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 66.7%.

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 FX62 YJA, 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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FX62 YJA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 September 2012.

Is FX62 YJA safe to buy?

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