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WG17 FPY

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,774 mi
Last recorded110,774 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 FPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 110,774 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, out of shape inner edge and measured @3mil at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 110,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, out of shape inner edge and measured @3mil at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 110,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,514 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 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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WG17 FPY is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WG17 FPY, 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 WG17 FPY registered?

WG17 FPY is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is WG17 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG17 FPY 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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