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G255 ERU

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,664 mi
Last recorded142,664 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 ERU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 142,664 miles

both front outer cv gaitors age carcking

both front flexble brake hoses age cracking

both rear brake efforts low needs attention

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

n/s/r flexible brake hose furrel corroded may nedd attention soon

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear beam axle bushes badly age cracking may need attention soon

rear servive brake performance poor. just on limit at time of test. recommend adjustment/repair as soon as possible

slight exhuast blow from centre and rear box joints

slight play in wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2009 142,648 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front flexble brake hoses age cracking

both front outer cv gaitors age carcking

both rear brake efforts low needs attention

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

n/s/r flexible brake hose furrel corroded may nedd attention soon

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

rear beam axle bushes badly age cracking may need attention soon

slight exhuast blow from centre and rear box joints

slight play in wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2008 139,001 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT FOOTBRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Pass 2 Apr 2007 134,715 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 134,671 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front hoses slightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2006 124,710 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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G255 ERU is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc 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 G255 ERU, 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 G255 ERU registered?

G255 ERU is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G255 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 ERU 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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