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SW62 OUJ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 95,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are at 3mm and worn on their inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,371 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position lamp on boot hatch/tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 90,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning position lamp on boot hatch/tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 84,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 75,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 73,597 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 73,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,966 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 62,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,974 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,421 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,796 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 46,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,143 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,768 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 33,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 25,538 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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SW62 OUJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW62 OUJ, 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 SW62 OUJ registered?

SW62 OUJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for SW62 OUJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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