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A5 ABF

2014 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,998 mi
Last recorded32,998 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta61,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 ABF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 31,433 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has a lot of surface corrosion due to age

Fail 6 Mar 2025 31,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside has a lot of surface corrosion due to age

Pass 20 Feb 2024 29,995 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 28,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 26,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,834 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 23,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 19,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 16,636 miles

Slight scoring discs

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,676 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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A5 ABF is a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 61,301 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 A5 ABF, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 ABF registered?

A5 ABF is a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is A5 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 ABF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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