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G201 ECV

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,239 mi
Last recorded158,239 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 158,239 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 155,103 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 154,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 151,350 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 151,273 miles

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

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 147,888 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G201 ECV is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 G201 ECV, 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 G201 ECV registered?

G201 ECV is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G201 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G201 ECV 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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