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P806 UEG

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Jetta108,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 UEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 114,676 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 114,676 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2007 108,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2007 108,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

advise wiper control only operates on intermitant

Pass 18 Jan 2006 102,312 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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P806 UEG is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P806 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 P806 UEG registered?

P806 UEG is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P806 UEG safe to buy?

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