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AF07 WKU

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 WKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,230 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

unable to fully examine sill panes due to extensive filler(both sides)

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (inside door shut) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 74,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high headlight internal damaged and insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (inside door shut) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,599 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,599 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,608 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,803 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 56,057 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGJHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ENGINE AND FLOOR COVERS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front struts are slightly stiff

Fail 9 Oct 2015 56,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGJHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ENGINE AND FLOOR COVERS

OIL LEAK

REAR brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,860 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO ON THE DASH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 53,834 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HEADLAMPS WHERE SET AT ZERO ON THE DASH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,307 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 40,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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AF07 WKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF07 WKU, 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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AF07 WKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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