MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,355 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air leak from engine vacuum hose?
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front lower wishbone rear bushes perished and split
brake pipe into o/s/r brake flexi hose slightly corroded
clutch bite point high
o/s/f and o/s/r shocks are very slightly damp
slight blow from centre exhaust joint
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Air leak from engine vacuum hose?
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front lower wishbone rear bushes perished and split
brake pipe into o/s/r brake flexi hose slightly corroded
clutch bite point high
o/s/f and o/s/r shocks are very slightly damp
slight blow from centre exhaust joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyre valves slightly deteriorated
nearside front outer sill slightly corroded
nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyre valves slightly deteriorated
nearside front outer sill slightly corroded
nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
long travel on hand brake lever
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake flexi hoses splitting
rear brake pipes corroded
unable to open n/s/r door from outside
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E284 JLM is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 E284 JLM, 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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E284 JLM is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 April 1988.
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