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GY12 VVG

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,505 mi
Last recorded71,505 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 71,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 60,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + Offside Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 51,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,161 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 47,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 42,758 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 38,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,997 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 25,319 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished and wearing unevenly

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some test items

Fail 8 May 2018 25,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured base (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured base (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished and wearing unevenly

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some test items

Pass 8 May 2017 20,342 miles

both offside tyres starting to crack between tread blocks

both rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 7 May 2016 15,568 miles

plastic covers obscuring some testable components

Fail 7 May 2016 15,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

plastic covers obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 May 2015 10,557 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 10,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY12 VVG registered?

GY12 VVG is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is GY12 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 VVG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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