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GJ12 XCZ

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,292 mi
Last recorded140,292 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 140,292 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 139,964 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 139,910 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,381 miles

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

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 17 Mar 2015 81,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 XCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ12 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

GJ12 XCZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 XCZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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