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GW12 AKW

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,172 mi
Last recorded189,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW12 AKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 189,172 miles

both sills are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 180,987 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 173,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights beam slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all windows tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 173,615 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped at calliper (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights beam slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all windows tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 165,023 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 165,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both. wrong style bulbs been fitted no aim patten on aim machine (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 154,517 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 144,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 130,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 130,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 116,107 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 101,136 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,198 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,244 miles

emissions to clean to register

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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GW12 AKW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 GW12 AKW, 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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GW12 AKW is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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