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VK62 KGP

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,665 mi
Last recorded187,665 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta75,095 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 187,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 170,306 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 170,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 158,113 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 143,275 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,060 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2018 126,953 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,513 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,002 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 70,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VK62 KGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK62 KGP, 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 VK62 KGP registered?

VK62 KGP is a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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The MOT history for VK62 KGP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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