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R114 WRN

1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,044 mi
Last recorded144,044 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Jetta108,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 WRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 144,044 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 144,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 118,980 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 101,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 76,127 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 69,339 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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R114 WRN is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R114 WRN, 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 R114 WRN registered?

R114 WRN is a 1997 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R114 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 WRN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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