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YG57 ZHC

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,823 mi
Last recorded166,823 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 ZHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 166,823 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 163,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 163,130 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 154,856 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 154,856 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 147,813 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on dash nearside front sensor damaged

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2017 147,813 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on dash nearside front sensor damaged

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2016 137,614 miles

Bothside front Tyres worn low inner edges

Nearside Front Brake sensor wire damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2015 124,209 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2015 124,183 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 108,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,699 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steel rim (spare wheel) fited nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Sep 2012 90,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,094 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 81,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,901 miles

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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YG57 ZHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 90,374 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 YG57 ZHC, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG57 ZHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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