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MA62 YAX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

202,814 mi
Last recorded202,814 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 YAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 202,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 191,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner

Pass 10 Oct 2023 178,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 165,898 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 154,963 miles

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Sep 2021 154,963 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,414 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 137,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,110 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 118,070 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,029 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,344 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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MA62 YAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MA62 YAX, 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 MA62 YAX registered?

MA62 YAX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is MA62 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA62 YAX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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