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GL61 VDV

2012 Jeep Compass

Black Petrol 2359cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,476 mi
Last recorded90,476 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Jeep Compass62,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 VDV
MakeJeep
ModelCompass
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,359cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,476 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 90,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 84,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 77,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 77,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 69,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn close to legal limit ,worn on inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 63,953 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 63,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,809 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 51,834 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 45,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished urgent replacement needed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished urgent replacement needed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished urgent replacement needed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished replacement recommended

park brake service needed

rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,193 miles

park brake service recomended asap

Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,293 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Compass?

Based on 52,983 MOT tests across 9,725 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,908
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
9,725
On UK Roads
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GL61 VDV is a 2012 Jeep Compass in Black with a 2,359cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Compass models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 62,994 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Jeep Compass typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Compass is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL61 VDV is a 2012 Jeep Compass, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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