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P577 UEG

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,751 mi
Last recorded81,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Jetta108,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 UEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

baffles loose in cat

Fail 5 Jan 2009 81,751 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on

baffles loose in cat

Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,624 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,610 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) 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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P577 UEG is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P577 UEG, 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.

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What year was P577 UEG registered?

P577 UEG is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P577 UEG safe to buy?

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