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AE04 SYA

2004 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

171,423 mi
Last recorded171,423 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta95,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 SYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 171,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 164,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 164,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 153,169 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 153,169 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 137,666 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 137,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 119,576 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 119,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 102,449 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 83,971 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 128,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake fluid slightly low

front brake discs slightly corroded

tint on front windows

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,643 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 67,550 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 63,523 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE04 SYA is a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 95,403 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 AE04 SYA, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE04 SYA is a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is AE04 SYA safe to buy?

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