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G238 WNL

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,603 mi
Last recorded75,603 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG238 WNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,603 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 75,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,430 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,447 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 71,447 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G238 WNL 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 G238 WNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G238 WNL registered?

G238 WNL is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is G238 WNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G238 WNL shows 6 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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