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YY56 VFT

2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,539 mi
Last recorded168,539 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta90,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 VFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 168,539 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 165,863 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 165,845 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cent/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed handle loose (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 161,010 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 161,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear has been binding

Pass 20 Jan 2023 153,639 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 153,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 145,364 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 145,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 140,471 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 140,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,725 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 137,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 137,725 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 132,607 miles

under shields prevent viewing of some items

Fail 22 Jan 2019 132,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens discouloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

under shields prevent viewing of some items

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,664 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 111,916 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 111,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bumpstops are perished

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,871 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 92,871 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,442 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat seat belt not fully checked

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear bump stop split

nearside wiper starting to smear

offside rear bump stop split

slight weep from fuel filter

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

staining at fuel filter advise further checks not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,366 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 46,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 46,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YY56 VFT is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY56 VFT, 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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YY56 VFT is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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