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FY62 OAH

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 OAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 125,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,843 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 101,466 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 101,466 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 89,448 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,621 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,414 miles

both rear tyres wall cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,252 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls cracked

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 30,609 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,313 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 27,308 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 OAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY62 OAH, 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 OAH is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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