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OE55 NZJ

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,434 mi
Last recorded121,434 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 121,434 miles

Nearside Front play in suspension arm front bush

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on dash

Fail 3 May 2017 121,434 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front play in suspension arm front bush

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush worn

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light on dash

Pass 4 May 2016 111,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (border pass)

engine management light on dash

Fail 26 Apr 2016 111,482 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (border pass)

engine management light on dash

Pass 15 Apr 2015 102,410 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken loose.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 102,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken loose.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,026 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine undertray damaged

oil leak

tempary repair carried out to front exhaust section

Fail 28 Mar 2014 94,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 79,680 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,406 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,167 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 NZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

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

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