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DG62 VGA

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,257 mi
Last recorded170,257 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 170,257 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 169,178 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2024 151,459 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 131,483 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 80,004 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 73,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,386 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,904 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,128 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner surface

both front tyres low

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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DG62 VGA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG62 VGA, 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 DG62 VGA registered?

DG62 VGA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 October 2012.

Is DG62 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 VGA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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