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GJ17 VKA

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,880 mi
Last recorded86,880 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 VKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 77,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,987 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 67,987 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 52,983 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn up to legal limit/worn bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 52,983 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn up to legal limit/worn bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 49,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,689 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 VKA is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

GJ17 VKA is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 March 2017.

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