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N332 CAV

1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

75,752 mi
Last recorded75,752 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Jetta117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN332 CAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2006 75,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 68,586 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 68,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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N332 CAV is a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N332 CAV, 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 N332 CAV registered?

N332 CAV is a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N332 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N332 CAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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