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YH57 BYA

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,799 mi
Last recorded186,799 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 186,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 159,512 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 141,745 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,822 miles

under trays fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 123,821 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 123,808 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres, tread worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 107,010 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 107,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,585 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 72,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,064 miles

both front tyre worn inside

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,065 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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YH57 BYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH57 BYA, 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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What year was YH57 BYA registered?

YH57 BYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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