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GJ17 ONV

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,479 mi
Last recorded133,479 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 133,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 119,629 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 119,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 95,205 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 95,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 74,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,695 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 57,695 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,666 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 33,666 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 23,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,637 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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GJ17 ONV is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 43,204 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 GJ17 ONV, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ17 ONV registered?

GJ17 ONV is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is GJ17 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ17 ONV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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