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SB15 ORU

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,776 mi
Last recorded134,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 ORU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 134,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 134,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder very close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 104,013 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 104,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,196 miles

Offside Front tyre scuffing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre scuffing on inside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre scuffing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre scuffing on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,409 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 73,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,018 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 69,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 66,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 66,948 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 59,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 44,489 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing some checks

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SB15 ORU is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 53,233 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 SB15 ORU, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SB15 ORU is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 May 2015.

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