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AK57 GLF

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,855 mi
Last recorded83,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 GLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 83,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,728 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 82,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,362 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 82,359 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 80,113 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 76,885 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,793 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,934 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,538 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 63,538 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,986 miles

front brake discs worn at inside surface.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,194 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,194 miles

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

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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AK57 GLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 AK57 GLF, 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 AK57 GLF registered?

AK57 GLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 October 2007.

Is AK57 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 GLF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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