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YY07 VFG

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,609 mi
Last recorded129,609 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 VFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 129,609 miles

Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2026 129,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Headlamp (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 112,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 103,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,166 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,890 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 75,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 75,608 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 62,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 54,182 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 54,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,163 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 36,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,341 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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YY07 VFG is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YY07 VFG, 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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YY07 VFG is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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