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J88 RYT

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,682 mi
Last recorded80,682 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 RYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 80,682 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 80,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 58,969 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 58,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 54,295 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 45,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 40,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 35,085 miles
Pass 22 May 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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J88 RYT is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J88 RYT, 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 J88 RYT registered?

J88 RYT is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is J88 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 RYT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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