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OE55 OAO

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,583 mi
Last recorded121,583 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 121,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,063 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Bushes slightly perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 - 3mm tread depth worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 100,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Bushes slightly perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 - 3mm tread depth worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,992 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,012 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,267 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,366 miles

nearside outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter inner securing clip broken and starting to leak grease

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,269 miles

Engine under tray is missing

Nearside front outer C V gaiter small end retaing clip is insecure & grease is starting to escape

Fail 3 Jan 2013 39,232 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine under tray is missing

Nearside front outer C V gaiter small end retaing clip is insecure & grease is starting to escape

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,573 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,739 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,526 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 12,820 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 12,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 OAO 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 75%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

OE55 OAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is OE55 OAO safe to buy?

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