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ML62 XSP

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,080 mi
Last recorded112,080 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 XSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 112,080 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 112,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 110,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 107,983 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 107,981 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 88,933 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,263 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2019 82,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,950 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2017 67,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake application uneven trailing 47% (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly trailing 47% (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2016 59,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,391 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted too car

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 XSP 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 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 XSP, 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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ML62 XSP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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