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X494 NVA

2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,153 mi
Last recorded142,153 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Jetta96,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX494 NVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 132,140 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 131,970 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,594 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 113,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 16 May 2011 108,672 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2011 108,672 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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X494 NVA is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X494 NVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X494 NVA?

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What year was X494 NVA registered?

X494 NVA is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X494 NVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X494 NVA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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