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YY61 SOE

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,247 mi
Last recorded70,247 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 SOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 70,247 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 70,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,057 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,040 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 60,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 57,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,662 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 26,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,784 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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YY61 SOE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY61 SOE, 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 YY61 SOE registered?

YY61 SOE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is YY61 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 SOE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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