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FX62 YLC

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,739 mi
Last recorded129,739 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 129,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 44,909 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 44,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,605 miles

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damage on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 41,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim damage on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,649 miles

slight tightness at nearside rear brake

under trays fitted obscuring some components

wear on inner edge of nearside front tyre trtead

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,419 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 YLC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLC, 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 FX62 YLC registered?

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

Is FX62 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 YLC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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