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OW17 FGP

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,231 mi
Last recorded188,231 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 FGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 188,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 174,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. Advice tracking. Strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 154,346 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 128,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 107,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,018 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 64,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 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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OW17 FGP is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OW17 FGP, 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 OW17 FGP registered?

OW17 FGP is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is OW17 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW17 FGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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