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S601 WEG

1998 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,351 mi
Last recorded115,351 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Jetta139,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 WEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,351 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 115,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

position lamp in poor position

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 102,750 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 102,610 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cannot see front brake pads to test

cannot test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,702 miles

Check engine light is illuminated.

Headlight lenses are faded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear seat belt unchecked due to child seat fitted at time of test.

Slight play detected in steering rack.

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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S601 WEG is a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,894cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 139,126 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 S601 WEG, 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 28 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 S601 WEG registered?

S601 WEG is a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S601 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 WEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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