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WP61 ZTY

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,181 mi
Last recorded88,181 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 ZTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,181 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 88,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drop link upper gaiters torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 82,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight delamination of lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 82,598 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight delamination of lower arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 77,429 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 77,429 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 71,762 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 61,133 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,643 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high n/s dip was too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,950 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,579 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,431 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,400 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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WP61 ZTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WP61 ZTY, 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 WP61 ZTY registered?

WP61 ZTY is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is WP61 ZTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 ZTY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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