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Y863 WJE

2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,862 mi
Last recorded118,862 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Jetta96,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 WJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 118,862 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 118,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 108,396 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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Y863 WJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y863 WJE, 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 Y863 WJE?

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What year was Y863 WJE registered?

Y863 WJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y863 WJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 WJE shows 3 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.

Does Y863 WJE have outstanding finance?

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