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OE55 OBP

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

241,712 mi
Last recorded241,712 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 241,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 143,447 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 131,452 miles

Nearside Front and /n/s/r/and o/s/r/tyres worn from inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2017 118,518 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 104,145 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Dec 2014 71,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 71,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,237 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 53,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,947 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,122 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 OBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OBP, 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 OBP registered?

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

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The MOT history for OE55 OBP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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