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YC17 ZNJ

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,829 mi
Last recorded75,829 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 ZNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 75,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light in wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 66,035 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end minor play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing between tread2.8 to 3.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 66,031 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp damaged sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end minor play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing between tread2.8 to 3.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,980 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 48,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,238 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,419 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 39,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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YC17 ZNJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YC17 ZNJ, 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 YC17 ZNJ registered?

YC17 ZNJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is YC17 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 ZNJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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