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AM51 SZW

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

254,539 mi
Last recorded254,539 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta82,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 SZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 254,539 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 254,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/F BUMPER LOOSE / ENGINE LIGHT ON / REAR PLATE LITTLE LOOSE / DAMAGE TO O/S/R ARCH / DAMAGE TO FRONT INNER WING COVERS / SLIGHT SPLITTING ON FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES

N/S/F TYRE 2MMX CUTTING OUT ON OUTER EDGE / CORROSION ON N/S/R SPRING / OIL LEAKS

Pass 10 Sep 2014 250,957 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 250,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 235,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 235,181 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 209,765 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 209,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 181,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 165,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 148,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 131,157 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 131,096 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 130,975 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2007 107,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 82,973 miles

1/no reg number fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2006 82,973 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyree bald on inside edge of tyre both front tyres slightly worn on inner plus outer edges of tyres

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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AM51 SZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 82,849 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 AM51 SZW, 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 24 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM51 SZW registered?

AM51 SZW is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for AM51 SZW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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