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GF62 YFG

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,704 mi
Last recorded162,704 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 162,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 162,350 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,123 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 117,040 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,139 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 96,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 75,518 miles

Nearside rear light repaired

Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,588 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 55,588 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 42,367 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracked

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,643 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,312 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 YFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

GF62 YFG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is GF62 YFG safe to buy?

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