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AM51 TKY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,964 mi
Last recorded99,964 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta82,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 TKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,964 miles

air bag light not lighting up

engin light on dash

number plates delaminating

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Fail 14 Feb 2014 99,904 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engin light on dash

number plates delaminating

slight drag on o/s rear brake

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,355 miles

air bag light on

both headlamps poor output

check engine light on

small damage to steering wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 86,765 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,711 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2009 75,851 miles

headlights have poor light output

top shock mounts have slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,583 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 69,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,172 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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AM51 TKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TKY, 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.

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What year was AM51 TKY registered?

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

Is AM51 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 TKY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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