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OV55 UTM

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,232 mi
Last recorded132,232 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 132,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,910 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 121,908 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 108,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,225 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 104,196 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,660 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 99,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 80,033 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

secondary catch stiff

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,768 miles

Nearside headlamp lens 'frosted'/deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 51,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,768 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,088 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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OV55 UTM is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OV55 UTM, 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 OV55 UTM registered?

OV55 UTM is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is OV55 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 UTM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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