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AX52 YJF

2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,416 mi
Last recorded53,416 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta90,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 YJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 53,416 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 53,416 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Cleared for test but may return in future (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 52,913 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 52,889 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Through flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 52,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Dip stick not fitted correctly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Through flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 52,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Oct 2021 52,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,476 miles

all 4 tyres heavily perished and worn out of shape

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,473 miles

Engine management light on

All tyres perished

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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AX52 YJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 90,460 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 AX52 YJF, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX52 YJF registered?

AX52 YJF is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AX52 YJF safe to buy?

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