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P76 KJO

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,339 mi
Last recorded189,339 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Jetta108,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 KJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 189,339 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 189,339 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust centre box corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

top shocker mounts worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 142,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise front brake discs rusty and worn

advise front coil springs rusty

advise n/s/f sill holed

advise o/s/f wiper worn

advise o/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise oil leak around engine

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise rear brake hose ferrules rusty

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

advise underside of car very rusty

Fail 6 Apr 2009 142,525 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise front brake discs rusty and worn

advise front coil springs rusty

advise n/s/f sill holed

advise o/s/f sill/floor holed

advise o/s/f wiper worn

advise o/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise oil leak around engine

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise rear brake hose ferrules rusty

advise slight play in both front top shocker mounts

advise underside of car very rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,715 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)

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

hole in offside front floor and sill damaged

nearside front shocker spring cup corroding

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front shocker slightly damp

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2008 107,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

hole in offside front floor and sill damaged

nearside front shocker spring cup corroding

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front shocker slightly damp

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,371 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 86,371 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chips and small crack in zone b

emissions tested to old limits

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to the limit

play in rear wheel bearings

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,669 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

personal import engine proved to be pre-cat

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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P76 KJO is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P76 KJO, 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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P76 KJO is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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