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OE55 MZX

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

187,131 mi
Last recorded187,131 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 MZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 187,131 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 184,074 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 181,324 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 176,888 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 170,079 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower wishbone rear play (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 161,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 139,239 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 14 Dec 2013 118,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 98,998 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 98,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 82,646 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 82,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear braek discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,366 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 MZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

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

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