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OV55 UTR

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,172 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,170 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 85,633 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 85,633 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,678 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,376 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2012 49,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,134 miles

advise(both rear shocky sleeves adrift)

advise(front discs beginning to wear & pit)

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre too close to repair)

advise(slight uneven & cracking wear on n,s,r tyre tread )

advise(slight wear on rear discs)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 41,134 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise(both rear shocky sleeves adrift)

advise(front discs beginning to wear & pit)

advise(nail in o,s,r tyre too close to repair)

advise(slight uneven & cracking wear on n,s,r tyre tread )

advise(slight wear on rear discs)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,962 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 26,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 26,704 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,151 miles

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

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 UTR 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 76.5%.

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 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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

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

Is OV55 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 UTR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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