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MK61 YDC

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 YDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 105,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 102,783 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 102,306 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 100,903 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 99,647 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 99,645 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 95,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 82,039 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,924 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 66,924 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 47,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,438 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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MK61 YDC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK61 YDC, 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 MK61 YDC registered?

MK61 YDC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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