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E155 OBD

1988 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,211 mi
Last recorded123,211 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Jetta109,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 OBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,211 miles

front suspension very firm

offside end of the steering rack damp

rear silencer corroded and thin

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,160 miles

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded and thin

slight exhaust gas leak in the manifold area

Fail 3 Apr 2012 123,160 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center and rear exhaust silencers corroded and thin

slight exhaust gas leak in the manifold area

Fail 5 Oct 2011 123,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corosion

center and rear exhausts are coroded and thin

front discs and pads in poor condition

slight exhaust gas leak in the manifold area

Pass 27 May 2010 12,224 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in both the rear wheel bearings

slight weep on the offside front outer cv boot

slight weep on the power steering rack

Fail 25 May 2010 122,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in both the rear wheel bearings

slight weep on the offside front outer cv boot

slight weep on the power steering rack

Pass 22 May 2009 117,793 miles

both the rear tyres are getting thin on the edges

slight play in the nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 22 May 2008 112,670 miles

slight fluid weep on the steering rack

slight weep on the radiator

Pass 25 May 2007 108,246 miles

slight fluid weep on the offside end of the steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2006 130,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 130,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

both front lower wishbone rear bushes comming unbonded

both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

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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E155 OBD is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 109,358 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 E155 OBD, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E155 OBD is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E155 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E155 OBD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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