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YL07 EHT

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,112 mi
Last recorded169,112 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 EHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 169,112 miles

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 164,476 miles

Both rear suspension control arm bushes perishing and slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wing mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 161,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 159,214 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 155,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 148,346 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear brake discs slightly worn but not considered excessive

both rear tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,122 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 132,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,271 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,864 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 108,864 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front and rear brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 103,230 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 103,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 87,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,662 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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YL07 EHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL07 EHT, 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 YL07 EHT registered?

YL07 EHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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