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AD07 ZBN

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,661 mi
Last recorded178,661 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 ZBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 178,661 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 178,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 169,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 168,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous !! the spring is resting on top of the drop link (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamps lens deteriorated light output not affected o/s & n/s

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 154,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 141,713 miles

Headlamps deteriorated light output not affected

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,819 miles

Coolant Low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 128,819 miles

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

Coolant Low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,691 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 121,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp lens tarnished, can be cleaned or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp lens tarnished can be cleaned or replaced. (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 109,229 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 109,229 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,695 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 98,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,629 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,119 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,124 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,357 miles

front brake discs on the o/s and n/s both showing signs of corrotion on edge of disc.

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 ZBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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