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P256 UEW

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,235 mi
Last recorded152,235 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Jetta108,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 UEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 152,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 152,232 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 145,826 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 145,754 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 136,625 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 136,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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P256 UEW is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.7% with a typical mileage of 108,377 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 P256 UEW, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P256 UEW registered?

P256 UEW is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P256 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 UEW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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