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OV55 UTW

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,110 mi
Last recorded163,110 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 163,110 miles

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

front brakes 27% imbalance to nearside

Fail 5 Jun 2019 163,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

front brakes 27% imbalance to nearside

Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front lambda sensor tight against heat sheild, risk of damage to sensor and wiring

Fail 1 Jun 2018 154,189 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no pattern on n/s and o/s headlamps (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda sensor wiring resting on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front lambda sensor tight against heat sheild, risk of damage to sensor and wiring

Pass 1 Jun 2017 144,573 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 144,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 121,793 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 121,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 84,781 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 84,781 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 81,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 45,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,356 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,726 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 UTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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