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OV55 UTP

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,237 mi
Last recorded149,237 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,237 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. N/S and O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,683 miles

water leak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,528 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, perished! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 112,528 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, perished! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,448 miles

Both front headlamps starting to frost over but aims still ok

Multiple chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 85,817 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front tyres about 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,698 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,143 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 58,058 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,740 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,052 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 44,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 24,906 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 24,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UTP is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV55 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

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

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