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G9 VWG

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,291 mi
Last recorded83,291 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 VWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 78,392 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 77,000 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,886 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 71,994 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 71,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 68,848 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour blue light not permitted (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour blue light not permitted (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Electrical wiring insecure all headlamp wiring under bonnet insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure main amp wire under bonnet insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,677 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 59,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has bad cuts but not down to cords All tyres 225 40 18

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,886 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 34,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,893 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,798 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,108 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,981 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 5,355 miles

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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G9 VWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 80,460 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 G9 VWG, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G9 VWG registered?

G9 VWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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