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Volkswagen Jetta

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,781 cc

J478 PPCMOT history

J478 PPC is a red petrol Volkswagen Jetta first used on 6 Jan 1992. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 56,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
56,544 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J478 PPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
6 Jan 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J478 PPC was last recorded at 56,544 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,543 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 56,544 miles
  • 2021 – 56,147 miles
  • 2020 – 54,660 miles
  • 2018 – 54,620 miles
  • 2017 – 52,594 miles
  • 2016 – 52,489 miles
  • 2015 – 50,760 miles
  • 2014 – 46,481 miles
  • 2013 – 42,297 miles
  • 2012 – 40,411 miles
  • 2011 – 35,803 miles
  • 2010 – 31,200 miles
  • 2009 – 26,166 miles
  • 2008 – 22,642 miles
  • 2007 – 22,329 miles
  • 2006 – 22,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,544 miles
  • AdvisoryInner sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOversills fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front floor slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,544 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,544 miles
    Test number
    832961294532
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOversills fitted

  2. Fail56,543 miles (+396)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,543 miles
    Test number
    401946935852
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOversills fitted

  3. Pass56,147 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,147 miles
    Test number
    725534787361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hoses deteriorated

  4. Pass54,660 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,660 miles
    Test number
    533152355080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes deteriorated

  5. Fail54,652 miles (+32)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,652 miles
    Test number
    238906407669
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes deteriorated

  6. Pass54,620 miles (+5)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,620 miles
    Test number
    295664528265
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail54,615 miles (+2,021)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,615 miles
    Test number
    340086680265
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass52,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    165865744189
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail52,594 miles (+105)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    461671891478
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass52,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    408581445377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,489 miles (+1,729)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    611062404905
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

  12. Pass50,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    333455298936
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted partial check on belts

  13. Fail50,760 miles (+4,279)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    264022738457
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted partial check on belts

  14. Pass46,481 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    669758364208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,297 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,297 miles
    Test number
    896409753249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,411 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    969215952219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,803 miles
    Test number
    507004161293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,803 miles (+4,603)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,803 miles
    Test number
    598383961259
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass31,200 miles (+5,034)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,200 miles
    Test number
    153336760231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass26,166 miles (+3,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,166 miles
    Test number
    752146269206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass22,642 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,642 miles
    Test number
    381340148446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,329 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,329 miles
    Test number
    211183047483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,121 miles
    Test number
    600460556143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J478 PPC

Does J478 PPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J478 PPC expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J478 PPC?
The MOT on J478 PPC expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J478 PPC done?
J478 PPC was recorded at 56,544 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 2,176 miles a year.
Has J478 PPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J478 PPC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on J478 PPC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J478 PPC find?
J478 PPC passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: inner sills corroded; oversills fitted.

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