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FY62 GDA

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,007 mi
Last recorded108,007 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 GDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,007 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 100,826 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 91,180 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,880 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 82,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,494 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 71,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,827 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 61,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,645 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,174 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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FY62 GDA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 FY62 GDA, 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 FY62 GDA registered?

FY62 GDA is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is FY62 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 GDA 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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