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SD62 NZS

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 NZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,921 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 87,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,602 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 82,602 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,867 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle joint sleeve corroded advised to be replaced (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,263 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 75,128 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edges advised to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 71,713 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 71,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,135 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,523 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,523 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,830 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 39,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,549 miles

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 NZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

SD62 NZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is SD62 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 NZS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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