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GX51 DYS

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,491 mi
Last recorded124,491 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta82,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 DYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,491 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 124,308 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 18 Nov 2015 119,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

front bumper/wheel arch slight damage

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre bold inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2015 119,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

front bumper/wheel arch slight damage

nsr tyre perished

osf tyre bold inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Dec 2014 28,868 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,887 miles

corrosion on brake discs

headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 24 Aug 2012 104,498 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

headlight lenses discoloured

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,498 miles

engine management light illuminated

headlight lenses discoloured

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2011 95,758 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 95,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,686 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 80,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,014 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 72,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,192 miles

O/S/F PADS 80% WORN DISCS CORRODED/WORN ON INNER FACES

REAR PADS 80% WORN DISCS CORRODED/WORN ON INNER FACES

REAR WHEELS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 31 May 2006 52,078 miles

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

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

offside rear lens cracked

offside rear part of inner ralel not secure

parking brake close to travel limits

Fail 31 May 2006 52,078 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

offside rear lens cracked

offside rear part of inner panelsticking out

parking brake close to limits on travel

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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GX51 DYS is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GX51 DYS, 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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GX51 DYS is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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