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FT14 JFA

2014 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,520 mi
Last recorded145,520 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta61,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT14 JFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 145,520 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded holed and weak. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge just starting to show ply cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front DRL light not working.

Pass 30 Jul 2025 137,027 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 131,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 124,435 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Missing. (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inside edge no ply cords showing yet. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector damaged and missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill slight damage

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 117,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector damaged and missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill slight damage

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Slight damage sill

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,678 miles

under trays are all damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2020 98,678 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable clip is missing

both rear bump stops have perished

under trays are all damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumpstop split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumpstop split

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,491 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 66,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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FT14 JFA is a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 61,301 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 FT14 JFA, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FT14 JFA is a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 August 2014.

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