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SD62 HKV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,404 mi
Last recorded59,404 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 HKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 59,404 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 20 Jun 2025 59,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,454 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 58,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,705 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 54,705 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,847 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 35,666 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 35,666 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,410 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 28,407 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,737 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,134 miles

emissions not tested engine will not rev up

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 HKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

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

Is SD62 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 HKV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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