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480 VDE

2015 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (25 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.3%

Mileage

113,932 mi
Last recorded113,932 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta53,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration480 VDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

25 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 113,932 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 113,932 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 178,382 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 178,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 113,905 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 173,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 170,551 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,711 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 166,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 162,445 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 158,452 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 158,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 152,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 145,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 28,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 137,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 128,874 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,583 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 102,535 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,447 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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480 VDE is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.3%.

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 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 480 VDE, 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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480 VDE is a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is 480 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 480 VDE shows 28 tests with a 89.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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