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X834 MJE

2001 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Jetta96,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX834 MJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 86,971 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 11 May 2010 86,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 7 May 2009 81,955 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 81,955 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 79,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 72,311 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 72,311 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,784 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 67,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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X834 MJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 96,434 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 X834 MJE, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X834 MJE?

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What year was X834 MJE registered?

X834 MJE is a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X834 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X834 MJE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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