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SL62 KWB

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,399 mi
Last recorded104,399 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 104,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 104,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 98,166 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 80,031 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre clamp snapped (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drl inop

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,956 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both/perished (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror poor

Pass 27 May 2021 63,134 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and o/s worn on inner edge, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 52,926 miles

Front discs pitted on the inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working

Fail 27 May 2020 52,926 miles

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

Front discs pitted on the inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working

Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,539 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 28,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,681 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has cut

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 24,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall has cut

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

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 KWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KWB, 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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SL62 KWB is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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