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SW56LJF
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW56LJF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model JETTA
- Year 2007
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
22 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,000 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under body corroded
- sign of previous repairs
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipe ()
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
27 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,011 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 71,011 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,816 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
8 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,816 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear,both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,572 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,206 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Park brake lever on calliper (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & centre (6.1.2 (a))
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,824 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022 12 Jun 20268 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 60,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure Joining sleeves both loose Exhaust rattling on subframe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both front flex joints & centre rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,868 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021 12 Jun 20268 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,772 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020 12 Jun 20268 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,538 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2019 12 Jun 202626 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,263 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018 12 Jun 202622 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,950 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017 12 Jun 202630 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,805 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016 12 Jun 20263 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,190 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202629 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,930 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202625 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 29,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,324 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013 12 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,022 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2012 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 21,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,436 MI
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SW56LJF was registered on 2007-02-05
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