2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Diesel · CP07 EWO

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning lack of proactive safety-critical repairs. While the most recent test on 13 May 2026 at 118,303 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one day prior. The persistence of a faulty supplementary restraint system warning lamp and damaged offside seat belt webbing across 2025 and 2026 suggests that the owner only addresses defects when forced by a test failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At a recorded mileage of 118,303 miles over 19 years, the vehicle averages approximately 6,200 miles per year, which is consistent with low-usage patterns for an older car. The data shows steady but low accumulation, with 3,370 miles covered between May 2024 and April 2025, and another 1,373 miles in the year leading up to the latest test. This low mileage can sometimes mask age-related degradation where rubber components and perishables become brittle, which is evidenced by the mechanical failures noted in the record. A buyer must inspect the nearside front outer drive shaft boot, as the severe deterioration flagged in May 2026 often leads to rapid grease loss and eventual joint failure if not replaced immediately. The recurring issue of multiple tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edges across 2024, 2025, and 2026 indicates a chronic neglect of tyre condition and potential suspension alignment issues or worn bushes. Particular attention should be paid to the seat belt anchorage and webbing; the failure for significantly reduced strength in May 2026 is a serious structural safety concern that requires physical verification to ensure the mounting point is not corroded or compromised.