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G147 JUK

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,335 mi
Last recorded133,335 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 JUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 133,335 miles

wipers only work on fast setting

both rear handbrake levers not going back on stops

n/s/f fog light out

o/s/r door outer handle broken

rear axle bushes very rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear shocks damp

steering rack slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2009 133,335 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear handbrake levers not going back on stops

n/s/f fog light out

o/s/r door outer handle broken

rear axle bushes very rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear shocks damp

steering rack slight play

wipers only work on fast setting

Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,755 miles

n/s/r door not opening from outside

windscreen wipers only work on fast speed

Fail 20 Feb 2008 127,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r door not opening from outside

windscreen wipers only work on fast speed

Pass 25 Aug 2006 123,004 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 123,004 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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G147 JUK 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 50%.

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 G147 JUK, 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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G147 JUK is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 May 1990.

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