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FB52 DWK

2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

79,249 mi
Last recorded79,249 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Jetta90,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 DWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,249 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 79,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,931 miles

dig in tyre rubbing strip (not to cords)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2015 71,931 miles

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

dig in tyre rubbing strip (not to cords)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 65,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,439 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,439 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,283 miles

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

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

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

glove box brocken

o/s door mirror brocken

Fail 4 Apr 2012 57,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

glove box brocken

o/s door mirror brocken

Fail 31 Mar 2011 51,208 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,208 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,945 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight ovality in o/s/f brake disc

Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly pitted

slight ovality in o/s/f brake disc

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,008 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 42,989 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion rear discs

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,478 miles

alltyres worn to 3mm

arm bushs split

slight corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,941 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 32,941 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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FB52 DWK is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FB52 DWK, 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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FB52 DWK is a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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