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KR61 AYK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR61 AYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,361 miles

brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 401,716 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 41,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 40,509 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 40,506 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 40,255 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 40,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 36,546 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 36,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 30,447 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,765 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,166 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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KR61 AYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KR61 AYK, 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 KR61 AYK registered?

KR61 AYK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is KR61 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR61 AYK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR61 AYK have outstanding finance?

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