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E450 WUJ

1988 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,647 mi
Last recorded125,647 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Jetta109,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 WUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,647 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 125,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 125,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 124,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 123,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 123,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 119,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 113,382 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 113,382 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 104,455 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 93,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,432 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 87,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,491 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,491 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,374 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 80,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,294 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 75,294 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s front shock absorber top mountings have slight play in it.

Pass 29 Jul 2005 71,378 miles

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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E450 WUJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E450 WUJ, 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

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What year was E450 WUJ registered?

E450 WUJ is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E450 WUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E450 WUJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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