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RE62 ELW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,111 mi
Last recorded88,111 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 ELW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,111 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,247 miles

Front Both tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,252 miles

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

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

centre exhaust sleeve corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 59,484 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,961 miles

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

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

Rear Both tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges and starting to perish

Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,224 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,958 miles

DPF Fitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges and wearing low 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2015 19,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dpf fitted

rust lip on rear discs

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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RE62 ELW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE62 ELW, 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 RE62 ELW registered?

RE62 ELW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is RE62 ELW safe to buy?

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