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FA03 LCO

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,560 mi
Last recorded156,560 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 LCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 156,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 134,681 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 112,863 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 96,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 76,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,981 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,345 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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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FA03 LCO is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 53,233 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 FA03 LCO, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA03 LCO registered?

FA03 LCO is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is FA03 LCO safe to buy?

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