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G184 HEY

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,064 mi
Last recorded136,064 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG184 HEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 136,064 miles

2 x rear wheel bearings slight play

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

plastic wheel arches loose

Fail 25 Feb 2017 136,064 miles

2 x rear wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

plastic wheel arches loose

Pass 5 Mar 2016 131,187 miles

Horn slightly muted

Nearside Rear Broken

Passenger door has corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2016 131,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Horn slightly muted

Nearside Rear Broken

Passenger door has corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 130,919 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

fuel filter corroded

n/side rear brake binding slightley

Pass 8 Mar 2008 130,127 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear axle bushes slighty perished

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Mar 2008 130,027 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 104,204 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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G184 HEY is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G184 HEY, 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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G184 HEY is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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