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G179 ALL

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,708 mi
Last recorded178,708 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 ALL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 178,708 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 178,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 170,050 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 170,050 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G179 ALL is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G179 ALL, 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 G179 ALL registered?

G179 ALL is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 February 1990.

Is G179 ALL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G179 ALL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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