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SD62 HKM

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,928 mi
Last recorded129,928 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 HKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 129,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 116,594 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,069 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 93,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 75,373 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald on out side

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Sep 2019 75,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre bald on out side

lower covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,632 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 57,632 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,884 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SD62 HKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD62 HKM, 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 SD62 HKM registered?

SD62 HKM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SD62 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 HKM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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