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YK57 KTO

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,448 mi
Last recorded168,448 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 KTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 168,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 157,656 miles

Front Headlamps are slightly discoloured

Front oily residue on engine and covers

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake application is slightly uneven

Fail 4 Dec 2024 157,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamps are slightly discoloured

Front oily residue on engine and covers

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake application is slightly uneven

Pass 13 Dec 2023 147,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 135,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,304 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 126,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,577 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,870 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,358 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,159 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 38,381 miles

both front tyres approaching limit

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,761 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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YK57 KTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK57 KTO, 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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YK57 KTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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