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P826 SYK

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

125,457 mi
Last recorded125,457 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Jetta108,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 SYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2007 125,457 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery tray rusty acid corrosion on terminal

daylight running lamps fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2006 120,609 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 120,609 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 110,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 110,800 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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P826 SYK is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P826 SYK, 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 P826 SYK registered?

P826 SYK is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P826 SYK safe to buy?

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