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AV61 ZGW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 95,158 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 95,151 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,377 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,961 miles

Diesel emissions to clean to record

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,342 miles

Diesel emissions to clean to record

osr tyre low inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2017 46,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Diesel emissions to clean to record

osr tyre low inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,611 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,219 miles

Emissions too clean to reg

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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AV61 ZGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV61 ZGW, 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 AV61 ZGW registered?

AV61 ZGW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AV61 ZGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 ZGW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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