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GF62 LZS

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,126 mi
Last recorded115,126 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 LZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 115,126 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 114,771 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside park brake efficiency slightly weak

Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,261 miles

Exhaust tail pipe trim insecure, removed & placed in boot.

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack through swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 Sep 2023 99,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose pedal cover (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phoneholder in center of windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust tail pipe trim insecure, removed & placed in boot.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack through swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 3 Sep 2022 84,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,746 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,941 miles

Offside Rear belt securing child seat unable to check fully

Pass 31 Oct 2016 40,950 miles

under body plastics fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,426 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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GF62 LZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF62 LZS, 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 GF62 LZS registered?

GF62 LZS is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is GF62 LZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 LZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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