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YS17 VAV

2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Jetta43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 VAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,439 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres uneven wear inside

Fail 5 May 2026 100,439 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres uneven wear inside

Pass 2 May 2025 72,387 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 72,387 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 53,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 45,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 39,935 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 34,074 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 31,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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YS17 VAV is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 43,204 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 YS17 VAV, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YS17 VAV registered?

YS17 VAV is a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is YS17 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS17 VAV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS17 VAV have outstanding finance?

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