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RE12 GKL

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,553 mi
Last recorded116,553 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 92,733 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 75,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 49,712 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,673 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,258 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,956 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 GKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RE12 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

RE12 GKL is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is RE12 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 GKL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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