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LT62 OYU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

189,058 mi
Last recorded189,058 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT62 OYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 189,058 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 189,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 184,666 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 184,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 180,352 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 169,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 160,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 159,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 149,245 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,946 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 124,052 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 113,779 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,785 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 102,781 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured buckled (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured buckled (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 93,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 86,298 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,475 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 70,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,126 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2016 50,685 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,790 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 26,120 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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LT62 OYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LT62 OYU, 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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LT62 OYU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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