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N655 EKR

1996 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,445 mi
Last recorded227,445 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Jetta117,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN655 EKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 227,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 227,290 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 226,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cat exempt

Pass 28 Sep 2005 208,648 miles

cat not fitted and exemption certificate shown

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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N655 EKR is a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N655 EKR, 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 N655 EKR registered?

N655 EKR is a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N655 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N655 EKR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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