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SG62 PXV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

158,872 mi
Last recorded158,872 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 PXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 158,872 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 158,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of suspoension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill corroded and damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 157,634 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside sill covered in under seal

Fail 22 Mar 2025 157,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 154,848 miles

Front grille damage

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 150,506 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 150,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper dust cover also not preventing ingress (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also bald edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 137,184 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2021 137,183 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front sill damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 109,853 miles

front discs worn and deteriorated

offside rear anti roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

rear springs corroded at bases

slight grab to offside rear wheel

slight scoring to nearside rear brake disc

various engine oil leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,308 miles

advise(slight damage to n,s, sill)

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(n,s,r coil spring corroded)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,308 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(n,s,r coil spring corroded)

advise(rear discs corroded )

advise(slight damage to n,s, sill)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,757 miles

advise(centre sleeve badly corroded)

advise(damage to ns sill)

advise(engine oil leak)

advise(o,s,f wishbone rear bush deteriorating)

advise(rear brakes noisy & wearing)

advise(slight knocking over rough ground possible slight play in arb link)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 77,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working driving light (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise(centre sleeve badly corroded)

advise(damage to ns sill)

advise(engine oil leak)

advise(o,s,f wishbone rear bush deteriorating)

advise(rear brakes noisy & wearing)

advise(slight knocking over rough ground possible slight play in arb link)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,503 miles

advise(front tyres marginal on edge)

advise(n,s,f sill damaged slightly)

advise(n,s,f wheel damaged slightly)

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,503 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise(front tyres marginal on edge)

advise(n,s,f sill damaged slightly)

advise(n,s,f wheel damaged slightly)

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre)

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 PXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White 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 SG62 PXV, 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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SG62 PXV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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