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G10 FES

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests34 (30 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 FES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

30 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 133,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2026 111,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 124,417 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 88,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 115,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body panels fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 115,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 295/35 ZR 21 107 Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body panels fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 80,259 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 109,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 78,473 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,681 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 106,681 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 96,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 85,854 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,862 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,628 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,171 miles

Rear Tyre worn and stepped

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,908 miles

Nearside mirror glass insecure

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,418 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 31,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,188 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,230 miles

o/s/r tyre crack in side wall not showing cord

Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,885 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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G10 FES is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G10 FES, 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 G10 FES registered?

G10 FES is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is G10 FES safe to buy?

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