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OE55 OAY

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,900 mi
Last recorded155,900 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 OAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 155,900 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts starting to perish/crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens discoloured, Beam patterns poor. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked/splitting in channels. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of corrosion on outer sills under stone chip coating.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes worn/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control blade bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 155,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts starting to perish/crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens discoloured, Beam patterns poor. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/cracked/splitting in channels. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Signs of corrosion on outer sills under stone chip coating.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes worn/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control blade bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 141,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,230 miles

Front both front tyres are worn inner edges and perished and splits in tread

Fail 3 Nov 2020 136,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front both front tyres are worn inner edges and perished and splits in tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,283 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked in the inside of the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 131,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracked in the inside of the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 123,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,010 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 118,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 109,020 miles

Front wipers smearing screen.

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

undertray damaged.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 109,020 miles

Front wipers smearing screen.

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

undertray damaged.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 100,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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 Suspension arm rubber bush 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 3 Dec 2013 80,911 miles

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

under tray damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2013 80,911 miles

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

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

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

eml on

under tray damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,235 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 59,603 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 59,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Dec 2010 47,936 miles

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

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

uneven wear on tyres / alignment suspect

Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,936 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

uneven wear on tyres / alignment suspect

Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel alignment suspect

Fail 9 Dec 2009 35,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cracking & worn to zero on edge

wheel alignment suspect

Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,155 miles

cracking and uneven wear on rear tyres >< keep under observation

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 OAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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