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B188 MFS

1995 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,411 mi
Last recorded86,411 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2005
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB188 MFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2005 86,411 miles

advise boot floor been welded advise rear wheel bearings been replaced advise new gaitor fitted to n/s/f

Fail 22 Jun 2005 86,411 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B188 MFS is a 1995 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B188 MFS, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B188 MFS registered?

B188 MFS is a 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 September 1995.

Is B188 MFS safe to buy?

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