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SD62 HLK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,580 mi
Last recorded192,580 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 HLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 192,580 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 192,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 165,292 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 163,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 143,464 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 143,357 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2020
Pass 23 Mar 2019 96,446 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 96,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,040 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,853 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 88,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,573 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,573 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,432 miles

Offside Front tyre nail in tread

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 HLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

SD62 HLK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SD62 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 HLK shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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