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GU17 FVW

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,841 mi
Last recorded83,841 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 83,841 miles

near side front driving light not working

screw in near side rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,583 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 59,151 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 59,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light on all tyres look full of air (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 51,378 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 39,177 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 39,177 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by bike mount/ rack (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 28,275 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 23,864 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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GU17 FVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU17 FVW, 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

How do I check the history of GU17 FVW?

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What year was GU17 FVW registered?

GU17 FVW is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is GU17 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 FVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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