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RE12 GJX

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 GJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre within tread ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 86,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken fractured at bottom of cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre within tread ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,802 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,504 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,504 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 44,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 39,250 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 39,247 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Coolant level slightly low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre has slight bulges, & perishing sidewalls

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake efforts imbalanced

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,394 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 25,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,773 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,013 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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RE12 GJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RE12 GJX, 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 RE12 GJX registered?

RE12 GJX is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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