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YF17 PZY

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,897 mi
Last recorded85,897 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 PZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 85,896 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 71,667 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 51,028 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 51,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 32,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,165 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2022 27,165 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 16,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 14,948 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 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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YF17 PZY is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YF17 PZY, 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 YF17 PZY registered?

YF17 PZY is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 May 2017.

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The MOT history for YF17 PZY shows 12 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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