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GJ62 EBV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 EBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 98,056 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2026 98,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 91,136 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 85,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 80,652 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres slightly detreated on sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,464 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,341 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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GJ62 EBV 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 92.3%.

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 GJ62 EBV, 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 GJ62 EBV registered?

GJ62 EBV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is GJ62 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 EBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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