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OV55 UTU

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,456 mi
Last recorded121,456 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 121,456 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 121,456 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 115,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 115,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,492 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 105,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,340 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 95,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,487 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 91,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,975 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 84,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge and under 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge and under 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 77,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear shock absorber protector deteriorated

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 70,788 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear shock absorber protector deteriorated

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 65,668 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,121 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 54,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,258 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,195 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,185 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

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 UTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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