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VA17 ZFM

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,250 mi
Last recorded132,250 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 ZFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 132,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tps light on dash

Fail 23 Oct 2025 132,250 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 failed emmisions (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tps light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,211 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 129,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 122,407 miles

tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 3 Aug 2023 122,407 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,610 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 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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VA17 ZFM is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA17 ZFM, 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 VA17 ZFM registered?

VA17 ZFM is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is VA17 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA17 ZFM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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