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SL62 FPJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 FPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 95,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,273 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 83,640 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 76,953 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 76,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack behind mirror (3.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 75,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,769 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 71,931 miles

Offside Rear accident damage

Pass 17 May 2018 66,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,929 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 62,929 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 59,857 miles

slight corrosion on all brake discs

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2016 59,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight corrosion on all brake discs

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,218 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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SL62 FPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL62 FPJ, 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 SL62 FPJ registered?

SL62 FPJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is SL62 FPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 FPJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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