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AF07 ZZU

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,001 mi
Last recorded184,001 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 184,001 miles

Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 177,941 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 177,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 177,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 165,588 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 165,588 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 156,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 156,490 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 137,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 88,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,448 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,421 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,285 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

offside front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,027 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,442 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 43,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,897 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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AF07 ZZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZZU, 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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What year was AF07 ZZU registered?

AF07 ZZU is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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