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G125 SWD

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,543 mi
Last recorded63,543 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 SWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,543 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 63,353 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,189 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 57,189 miles

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,728 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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G125 SWD is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 113,009 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 G125 SWD, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G125 SWD registered?

G125 SWD is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 March 1990.

Is G125 SWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G125 SWD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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