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VN62 LFV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,500 mi
Last recorded174,500 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 LFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 174,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 157,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 142,970 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 142,628 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 131,289 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,900 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 98,643 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 90,072 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 74,631 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,141 miles

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

osr brake binding slightly

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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VN62 LFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN62 LFV, 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 VN62 LFV registered?

VN62 LFV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is VN62 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 LFV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN62 LFV have outstanding finance?

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