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ML62 XAC

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,070 mi
Last recorded81,070 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 XAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,070 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & slightly damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & slightly damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2024 77,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken on the lower base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & slightly damaged

Offside Front brake disc back plate (splash plate) corroded & slightly damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,129 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 73,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,127 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 69,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,343 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 57,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 44,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,051 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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ML62 XAC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML62 XAC, 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 ML62 XAC registered?

ML62 XAC is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is ML62 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 XAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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