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GM17 HXC

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,199 mi
Last recorded30,199 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 HXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 30,199 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 30,199 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 28,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the alloy is buckled advise inspection (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged possible lump not conclusive advise inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 28,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel is binding when spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel is binding when spun by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the alloy is buckled advise inspection (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged possible lump not conclusive advise inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 26,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 26,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer disc face is haevily corroded and grooved braking surface is significanly reduced offside is also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides no lock out on rolling road (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 24,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 21,934 miles

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

near side front and near side rear roadwheels bead rims distorted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 19,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020

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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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GM17 HXC is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GM17 HXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GM17 HXC registered?

GM17 HXC is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is GM17 HXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 HXC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GM17 HXC have outstanding finance?

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