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G178 RGE

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,661 mi
Last recorded83,661 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 RGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,661 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,991 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,227 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,214 miles

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 78,964 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 78,501 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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G178 RGE is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G178 RGE, 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 G178 RGE registered?

G178 RGE is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 January 1990.

Is G178 RGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G178 RGE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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