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M20 LJJ

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,432 mi
Last recorded40,432 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 LJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 40,432 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 31,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 24,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 21,127 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed lap belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 18,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 14,799 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 14,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,040 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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M20 LJJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M20 LJJ, 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 M20 LJJ registered?

M20 LJJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 September 2017.

Is M20 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 LJJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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