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AK61 ZWM

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,082 mi
Last recorded63,082 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 63,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Joint has slight seepage around clip but prevents the ingress of dirt.

Pass 4 Jan 2024 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer clip leaking grease. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 57,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.60 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer clip leaking grease. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loosing grease by the boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear brake (service and park brake) grabbing slightly, advised to check

Pass 4 Jan 2021 46,113 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges 205/55x16v

Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,139 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,126 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Outer Slight seepage around CV Gaitor.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,342 miles

ALL Brake Discs have pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,467 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,571 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Child Seat fitted.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 16,011 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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AK61 ZWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AK61 ZWM, 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 AK61 ZWM registered?

AK61 ZWM is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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