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DU62 MGE

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,161 mi
Last recorded168,161 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 MGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 168,161 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2026 167,817 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 153,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 138,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,380 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 76,840 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,714 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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DU62 MGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU62 MGE, 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 DU62 MGE registered?

DU62 MGE is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DU62 MGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 MGE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU62 MGE have outstanding finance?

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