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AK12 GWO

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,460 mi
Last recorded105,460 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 105,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 103,335 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 97,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,680 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,281 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape in tread areas

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner tread areas

Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner tread areas

Pass 19 Mar 2018 49,891 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,367 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,278 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,426 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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AK12 GWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AK12 GWO, 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 AK12 GWO registered?

AK12 GWO is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 GWO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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