MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
water leak
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)
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)
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 ()
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front tyres about 4mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OV55 UTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV55 UTP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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