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D25 GAL

2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta90,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 GAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 115,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 115,192 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2026 59,265 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 110,312 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four springs lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 110,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four springs lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,802 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,415 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 49,834 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 49,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,067 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,326 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 42,326 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,384 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,798 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 101,796 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer & under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,159 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 66,156 miles

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

exhaust centre section blowing

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,440 miles

Front & rear discs inners rusty

Front & rear suspension mounts rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2018 95,440 miles

Front & rear discs inners rusty

Front & rear suspension mounts rusty

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,490 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides under sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,258 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension forward mountings

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 43,864 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,064 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 37,184 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 37,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint securing nut missing and others loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,656 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,152 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,541 miles

front/rear brake discs worn!

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear 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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D25 GAL is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 D25 GAL, 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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D25 GAL is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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