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SA62 ZYE

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,229 mi
Last recorded139,229 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 ZYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 139,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 126,167 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 125,748 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 125,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 102,949 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 102,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 93,848 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 66,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,346 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,580 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,752 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 37,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,418 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,418 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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SA62 ZYE 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 60%.

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 SA62 ZYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA62 ZYE?

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What year was SA62 ZYE registered?

SA62 ZYE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is SA62 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 ZYE shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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