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OE55 BYN

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,303 mi
Last recorded109,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 BYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,052 miles

both nearside front and rear belts seem a little slow to react to an inertia force please monitor

see also express visual check sheet

Fail 28 Dec 2016 104,052 miles

Nearside Front 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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both nearside front and rear belts seem a little slow to react to an inertia force please monitor

see also express visual check sheet

Pass 29 Dec 2015 98,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,375 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 79,372 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 79,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 71,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,620 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,736 miles

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

requires oil top up

Fail 11 Dec 2009 53,736 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

requires oil top up

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,486 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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OE55 BYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE55 BYN registered?

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

Is OE55 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 BYN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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