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AM51 AYL

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta82,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 AYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 91,083 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 90,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,448 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 66,431 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AM51 AYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 82,849 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 AM51 AYL, 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 24 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 AM51 AYL?

You can check the full history of AM51 AYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AM51 AYL registered?

AM51 AYL is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM51 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 AYL shows 6 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 AM51 AYL have outstanding finance?

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