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YR62 HKV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,376 mi
Last recorded95,376 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 HKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,091 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,894 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 77,894 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,485 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,239 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,773 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 57,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,133 miles

Engine covers fitted

Four wheel tracking advised

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking also (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted

Four wheel tracking advised

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,901 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,721 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

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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YR62 HKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR62 HKV, 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 YR62 HKV registered?

YR62 HKV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is YR62 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 HKV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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