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OV55 UUB

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,062 mi
Last recorded97,062 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 97,062 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 96,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 93,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 86,039 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 80,498 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 80,287 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 71,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs have wear lips present..

osf inner brake pad appears to be looking low...

Pass 22 May 2014 61,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 61,558 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 55,698 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 53,724 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 53,724 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,157 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 41,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,684 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 UUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Black 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 UUB, 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 UUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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