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GJ12 KZF

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,053 mi
Last recorded131,053 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 KZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 131,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 116,925 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 106,844 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 106,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,863 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 74,958 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,397 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,521 miles

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)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Mar 2016 35,799 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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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GJ12 KZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 GJ12 KZF, 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 GJ12 KZF registered?

GJ12 KZF is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is GJ12 KZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 KZF 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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