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R975 OCE

1998 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,437 mi
Last recorded71,437 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Jetta139,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 OCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,437 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 71,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 66,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,884 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,109 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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R975 OCE is a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 139,126 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 R975 OCE, 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 28 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R975 OCE registered?

R975 OCE is a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R975 OCE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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