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2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,647 mi
Last recorded231,647 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta90,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 NBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 231,647 miles

check engine light on

Fail 4 Jan 2016 231,322 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind catalitic converter (7.1.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 3 x items on interior mirror (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

check engine light on

front bumper lower part insecure

n/s/f inner wheel arch splash guard missing/broken off

o/s/f front wing corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 221,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 215,633 miles

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

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 NBA is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AM52 NBA, 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.

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

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