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MW61 GVV

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,854 mi
Last recorded185,854 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 GVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 185,854 miles

EML came on momentarily then went off

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 184,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml stayed on for a while during test then went off. currently working as intended.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 173,520 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 173,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check for correct bulb and fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check for correct bulb and fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm large bald patch on tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2019 171,658 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 171,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 157,116 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 157,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage and cut to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 150,351 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front 2x rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 138,616 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 138,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 132,461 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 106,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 79,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MW61 GVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 MW61 GVV, 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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MW61 GVV is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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