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N224 FJO

1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,889 mi
Last recorded136,889 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Jetta117,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 FJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 136,889 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 136,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 128,769 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 128,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 124,488 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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N224 FJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 117,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N224 FJO, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N224 FJO registered?

N224 FJO is a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N224 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N224 FJO shows 5 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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