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L484 GDV

2002 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,557 mi
Last recorded73,557 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Jetta82,849 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 GDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,557 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 61,115 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 61,115 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 50,133 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 50,132 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 35,045 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 May 2008 29,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2008 29,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,932 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

near side rear light lense cracked

off side rear bump stop deterating

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,528 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 18,527 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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L484 GDV is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L484 GDV, 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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L484 GDV is a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is L484 GDV safe to buy?

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