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DV62 HGK

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 HGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 107,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 94,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a temp repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 94,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has a temp repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 87,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,903 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 82,897 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside DRL not working

Pass 25 Jan 2022 75,375 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,262 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 58,964 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 58,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,110 miles

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

component under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,691 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 23,691 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front Tyre worn uneven on inner edges.

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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DV62 HGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DV62 HGK, 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 DV62 HGK registered?

DV62 HGK is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DV62 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 HGK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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