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FX62 YLN

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,819 mi
Last recorded99,819 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 99,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm/spring cup arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also perished. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,135 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve clamps corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also perished. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 91,127 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve clamps corroded through. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also perished. (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,691 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,597 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 69,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,381 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,772 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,751 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 48,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,827 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,061 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 24,061 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 23,108 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 YLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FX62 YLN, 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 YLN is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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