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Y5 WNG

2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

179,137 mi
Last recorded179,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta80,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 WNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 179,137 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 164,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 154,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 148,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,776 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,860 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,831 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewalls splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 73,202 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,897 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,768 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,793 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,770 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 33,028 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 33,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,572 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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Y5 WNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 80,460 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 Y5 WNG, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y5 WNG registered?

Y5 WNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is Y5 WNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 WNG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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