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AD07 VLK

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,860 mi
Last recorded163,860 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 VLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 163,860 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 163,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 161,583 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 151,633 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 137,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 115,697 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 91,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 91,248 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,227 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,539 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,775 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,343 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 38,343 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,718 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 25,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 18,758 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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AD07 VLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 90,374 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 AD07 VLK, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD07 VLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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