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AM52 GCY

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,525 mi
Last recorded104,525 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta82,849 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 GCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 96,179 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,179 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 91,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 81,936 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 81,936 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 72,313 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,313 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,893 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,893 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,166 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,829 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 36,829 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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AM52 GCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM52 GCY, 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 AM52 GCY registered?

AM52 GCY is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM52 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 GCY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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