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N341 OGF

1996 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,623 mi
Last recorded124,623 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Jetta117,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 OGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 124,623 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 121,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 121,528 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 117,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 117,278 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2007 115,662 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 115,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine management/alarm light on

Front wipers starting to smear, soon need replacing

Fail 13 Jul 2007 115,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 21 Jul 2006 112,112 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 112,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N341 OGF is a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N341 OGF, 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 N341 OGF registered?

N341 OGF is a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N341 OGF safe to buy?

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