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GM17 UVW

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,951 mi
Last recorded74,951 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 UVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,951 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 74,951 miles

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to wear markers in center (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 67,419 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 67,419 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 56,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 56,692 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 47,098 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 47,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 35,085 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 35,085 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 20,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Apr 2021 20,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 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 UVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UVW, 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 GM17 UVW registered?

GM17 UVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is GM17 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 UVW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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