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VK62 YON

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,981 mi
Last recorded167,981 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 YON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 167,981 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 159,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 151,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 143,280 miles

Axle Bushes Both Rear Inner Worn

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 119,530 miles

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

Zero emissions

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,683 miles

zero emissions registered at dga

Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

zero emissions at dga

Pass 24 Sep 2016 94,129 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear osr tyre very worn on inside edge

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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VK62 YON is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK62 YON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK62 YON registered?

VK62 YON is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is VK62 YON safe to buy?

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