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E311 LYY

1988 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Jetta109,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE311 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,027 miles

Exhaust rubbers cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 117,962 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Engine oil leak

Exhasut rubbers cracking and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 111,443 miles

Engine Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 111,443 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust rubbers cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2015 104,287 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 92,245 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust middle pipe has slight leak of gases

nearside rear nand offside rear suspension damping slightly weak

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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E311 LYY is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E311 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E311 LYY?

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What year was E311 LYY registered?

E311 LYY is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 March 1988.

Is E311 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E311 LYY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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