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AF07 YKP

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

283,096 mi
Last recorded283,096 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 283,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

bonnet dosent open

Pass 1 May 2024 269,816 miles

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

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

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

under-body corroded

Fail 1 May 2024 269,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

under-body corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 255,155 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2022 241,037 miles

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

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

various oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2021 229,247 miles

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

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

various oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2021 229,247 miles

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

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

various oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2020 215,131 miles

Front headlamps cloudy

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

various oil leak

Pass 25 May 2019 197,178 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsr tyre and nsr tyre is out of shape and wheel rim is slightly buckled (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front disc are worn and pads are wearing thin

osf and nsf suspension arms front bushes has slight play

Fail 25 May 2019 197,178 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsr tyre and nsr tyre is out of shape and wheel rim is slightly buckled (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front disc are worn and pads are wearing thin

osf and nsf suspension arms front bushes has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2018 184,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 169,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 169,662 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort lever seizing (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 161,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 161,158 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 148,986 miles

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 148,986 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 139,193 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyre valves perished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 134,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 126,264 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 126,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,564 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

unable to fully check underside due to plastic shields fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 105,564 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

unable to fully check underside due to plastic shields fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 76,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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