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FY62 EZO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,500 mi
Last recorded130,500 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 130,500 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 118,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost bald on inside 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 118,031 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working position lamps on boot lid not workling (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost bald on inside 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,062 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 111,060 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both clamps missing at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind.

Rear Brake discs corrosion lip.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished also worn on both inner and outer edges (205/55x16

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and edges worn 205/55vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and edges worn 205/55vr16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,475 miles

drivers side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slightly corroded

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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FY62 EZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY62 EZO, 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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FY62 EZO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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