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VE62 APX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,860 mi
Last recorded129,860 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 APX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 129,860 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,246 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 110,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,797 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,519 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 82,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,252 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter slight leaking of grease

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,535 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,909 miles

n/s outter cv boot perrished

rear tyres worn uneven

n/s front wheel distorted/buckled

Fail 23 Apr 2018 44,908 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front wheel distorted/buckled

n/s outter cv boot perrished

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 May 2017 28,343 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 24,332 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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VE62 APX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE62 APX, 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 VE62 APX registered?

VE62 APX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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