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SY12 RYW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,823 mi
Last recorded120,823 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 RYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,823 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 120,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 105,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 104,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,684 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 87,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,108 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,029 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 72,029 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,964 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,333 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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SY12 RYW 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 SY12 RYW, 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 SY12 RYW registered?

SY12 RYW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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