2007 Volkswagen Jetta · 8,505 MOT tests
2007 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2007 Volkswagen Jettas fail 39.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Jetta years (8,505 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 39.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 130,936
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,505
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.3% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.8%
- Lights and electrics14.2%
- Brakes10.1%
- Body, chassis and structure9.7%
- Tyres7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.93%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.71%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.14%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 2.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.8%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.97%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.15%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.91%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2007 Volkswagen Jettas fail 39.9% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Jetta years (8,505 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.93% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.71% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Volkswagen Jetta shows 130,936 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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