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YY62 FLW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,429 mi
Last recorded181,429 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 FLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2024 181,429 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 165,424 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 150,378 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 128,660 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 128,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 124,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 124,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,343 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 116,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is wearing very low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,855 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,292 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YY62 FLW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY62 FLW, 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 YY62 FLW registered?

YY62 FLW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YY62 FLW safe to buy?

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