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OE55 BWN

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

142,563 mi
Last recorded142,563 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 142,563 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 142,563 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC S BACKING PLATE CORRODED

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Dec 2019 125,671 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 125,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 116,116 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 116,022 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,544 miles

rear road springs very rusty ,n/s,r bump stop broken, front road springs rusty.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 106,539 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail bolts broken / sheared (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail not bolted in correctly / securely bolts missing and not done up fully (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre badly age cracked and perished and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre badly age cracked and perished and wearing on inner edge

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,907 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2017 98,907 miles

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

Offside 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)

Engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 91,107 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 91,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 82,625 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 82,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,880 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,880 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,678 miles

airbag warning lamp on.......

front inner brake pads appear low.....

rear inner brake pads not visable.....

Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,678 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on.......

front inner brake pads appear low.....

rear inner brake pads not visable.....

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,879 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,877 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 Front 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 12 Jan 2011 47,739 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,976 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,001 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 32,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OE55 BWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 OE55 BWN, 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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OE55 BWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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