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OE55 NZG

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,860 mi
Last recorded72,860 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 NZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 72,860 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers door has hole

Fail 14 Dec 2024 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front drivers door has hole

Pass 14 Dec 2023 67,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,754 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 55,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ center section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel/brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,276 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced very dim not likely to be seen. + intermittently working possible wiring issue (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ center section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel/brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Dec 2019 53,084 miles

Brake fluid ageing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror lamp very dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service due msg illuminated

Fail 23 Dec 2019 53,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2,both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid ageing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror lamp very dim (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service due msg illuminated

Pass 19 Dec 2018 50,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,770 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 45,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,196 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 44,196 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Dec 2014 41,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,376 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,795 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 37,795 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2011 34,519 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 34,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,166 miles

Both front console bushes starting to wear, still serviceable

Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,284 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 24,284 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,982 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 NZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

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

Is OE55 NZG safe to buy?

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