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S253 LFP

1999 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,858 mi
Last recorded103,858 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Jetta109,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 LFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 103,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 94,242 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front exhaust rattling

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,430 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 76,430 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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S253 LFP is a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 109,753 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 S253 LFP, 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 27 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S253 LFP registered?

S253 LFP is a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S253 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 LFP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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