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MT62 XHW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,659 mi
Last recorded58,659 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT62 XHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,659 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 53,934 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 53,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn big arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,743 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 41,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,164 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 34,164 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer sidewall 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 28,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perishing between treads 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also sidewall slightly deteriorating ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 25,516 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 22,704 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 17,428 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

engine cover fitted under trays fitted

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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MT62 XHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black 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 MT62 XHW, 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 MT62 XHW registered?

MT62 XHW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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The MOT history for MT62 XHW 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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