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KU62 JZW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,403 mi
Last recorded89,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 JZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,403 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 79,872 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 67,963 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 56,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,132 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 53,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 49,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 28,037 miles

vehicle engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,099 miles

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

vehicle engine covers and under trays fitted

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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KU62 JZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KU62 JZW, 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 KU62 JZW registered?

KU62 JZW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is KU62 JZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU62 JZW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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