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SG62 PBV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,233 mi
Last recorded52,233 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 PBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 52,233 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 52,233 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 47,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,697 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 27,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front both wearing on inside edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2017 19,687 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2017 19,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,070 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 18,070 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,583 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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SG62 PBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc 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 SG62 PBV, 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 SG62 PBV registered?

SG62 PBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is SG62 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 PBV 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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