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SJ62 VGA

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,598 mi
Last recorded162,598 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 VGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 162,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened not in drivers view (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 162,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened not in drivers view (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 155,341 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 114,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 93,160 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2020 93,160 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,642 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,544 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 69,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit and almost worn to cords on inner edge.

Rear Brake discs rusty and pads aprox 75% worn

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,648 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 52,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 31,052 miles

Both front and rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre on 3mm on the edges.

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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SJ62 VGA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ62 VGA, 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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SJ62 VGA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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