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OE55 BYJ

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,591 mi
Last recorded194,591 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 194,591 miles

traction control light on

Fail 10 Feb 2024 194,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense dirty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch sticking hard to open

traction control light on

Pass 11 Feb 2023 183,630 miles

ANTI SKID LIGHT ON

Fail 3 Feb 2023 183,627 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENSE FROSTY (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users ENGINE LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail NOISE ON SPIN WHEEL (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ANTI SKID LIGHT ON

Pass 11 Feb 2022 172,874 miles

NSF CV JOINT SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 12 Feb 2021 163,367 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 163,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 155,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 144,736 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,964 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,317 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,563 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,846 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,933 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,381 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,090 miles

advise o.s.f tyre to1.6mm

advise rear tyres wearing

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 BYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OE55 BYJ, 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 OE55 BYJ registered?

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

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