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VX62 AYN

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Brown Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,626 mi
Last recorded121,626 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX62 AYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 121,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 121,618 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to tear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 108,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,136 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,337 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 145,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,600 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,599 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,150 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,478 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 51,476 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 46,452 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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VX62 AYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Brown with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VX62 AYN, 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 VX62 AYN registered?

VX62 AYN is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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