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AM52 DTO

2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,044 mi
Last recorded84,044 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta90,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 DTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,044 miles

Front brake discs (inner) in poor condition and will soon need replacing

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

Pass 8 May 2012 73,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2012 73,912 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 611,101 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 611,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 53,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 53,046 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AM52 DTO is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 90,460 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 AM52 DTO, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM52 DTO registered?

AM52 DTO is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM52 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 DTO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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