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FX62 YKT

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,676 mi
Last recorded172,676 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 YKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 172,676 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 163,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 157,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 154,034 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 137,813 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 127,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,000 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 90,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,000 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 90,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 YKT is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc 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 FX62 YKT, 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 FX62 YKT registered?

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

Is FX62 YKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YKT 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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