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GY12 EWU

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,099 mi
Last recorded97,099 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 97,099 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 84,728 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 84,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 71,392 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,495 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 64,495 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 49,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,686 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,584 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,634 miles

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2016 17,634 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,837 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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GY12 EWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GY12 EWU, 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 GY12 EWU registered?

GY12 EWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is GY12 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 EWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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