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SD62 JTZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,163 mi
Last recorded175,163 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 175,163 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 173,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,121 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Front Lower Engine mounting perishing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip & getting worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 150,024 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle

Covers fitted under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Front Lower Engine mounting perishing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Day running light inop

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip & getting worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 38,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 37,401 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 37,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,858 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,881 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 28,881 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 JTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

SD62 JTZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SD62 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 JTZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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