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55 OEX

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,115 mi
Last recorded133,115 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta66,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 OEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 133,115 miles

wipers are noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2025 133,115 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

wipers are noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 114,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,676 miles

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

Undertrays fit obscuring some parts

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2020 70,786 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 70,786 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Engine covers fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2019 57,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 47,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2018 47,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,472 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 31,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 31,285 miles

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

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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55 OEX is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 66,024 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 55 OEX, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 55 OEX registered?

55 OEX is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is 55 OEX safe to buy?

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