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X277 HBT

2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,973 mi
Last recorded155,973 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Jetta96,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX277 HBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 155,973 miles

boot intermitant

lights on when handbrake applied

rear tyre treads mishapen

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2017 155,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot intermitant

lights on when handbrake applied

rear tyre treads mishapen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2016 142,498 miles

nearside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

play in top strut mountings

Fail 20 Jul 2016 142,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly mishapen

play in top strut mountings

Pass 13 Aug 2015 135,680 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 135,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,487 miles

Brakes ; front discs corroded inner face

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms , rearward bushes deteriorated

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 114,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X277 HBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 96,434 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 X277 HBT, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X277 HBT registered?

X277 HBT is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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