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YT62 YDW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,186 mi
Last recorded145,186 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 YDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 145,186 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 145,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,098 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 104,337 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 103,123 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 75,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,114 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 66,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush Displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 57,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,463 miles

Both rear tyres misshaped

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,840 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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YT62 YDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT62 YDW, 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 YT62 YDW registered?

YT62 YDW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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