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SY62 XGP

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,251 mi
Last recorded109,251 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 109,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 109,077 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,900 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,031 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,539 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 40,111 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 40,086 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 36,650 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2018 36,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Dec 2017 31,430 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2017 31,427 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 28,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer scrubbing

engine and lower covers fitted covering some parts

Fail 31 Oct 2016 28,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer scrubbing

engine and lower covers fitted covering some parts

Pass 25 Nov 2015 26,359 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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SY62 XGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY62 XGP, 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 SY62 XGP registered?

SY62 XGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SY62 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 XGP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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