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YL07 LXC

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,274 mi
Last recorded179,274 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 LXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 179,274 miles

All underbody and suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 171,694 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 171,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Full outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Full outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 161,534 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 161,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 152,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 146,160 miles

advise both rear tyres down to the legal limit

Fail 31 Jul 2018 146,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front flexible brake hose ferules corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advise both rear tyres down to the legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2017 137,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 124,392 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,795 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,477 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 93,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 60,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,322 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 36,710 miles

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

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 LXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

YL07 LXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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The MOT history for YL07 LXC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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