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S693 VPV

1999 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Jetta109,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 VPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 105,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 105,643 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside headlamp glass misted over

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2007 100,068 miles

top shock moints has slight play

front tyres wearing vey close to limits on inside edges,recomend replacing soon

Fail 13 Jul 2007 99,656 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding

nearside rear brake binding not excessive

Pass 22 Oct 2005 89,901 miles

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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S693 VPV is a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S693 VPV, 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.

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What year was S693 VPV registered?

S693 VPV is a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S693 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S693 VPV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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