MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Both rear number plate lights dim
Column gaiter split
N/s headlamp aim poor
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet stay retaining clip broken
boot lock faulty
clutch operation very stiff [possible cable]
gear selection very worn between 1st and reverse gears
o/s and n/s dip beam poor pattern
o/s outer cv boot large clip missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet stay retaining clip broken
boot lock faulty
clutch operation very stiff [possible cable]
gear selection very worn between 1st and reverse gears
n/s/f tyre BADLY worn on inner edge adsvise replacement
o/s and n/s dip beam poor pattern
o/s outer cv boot large clip missing
o/s/f tyre BADLY worn on inner edge advise replacement
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
boot lock faulty
steel brake pipes in engine bay corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
boot lock faulty
steel brake pipes in engine bay corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
gear shift reverse gate worn
headlight beam images poor but do not dazzle
o/s/r service brake 1/3 less than n/s/r.
small splits to wiper blade ends
suspension travel limited (vehicle has been lowered)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
gear shift reverse gate worn
headlight beam images poor but do not dazzle
small splits to wiper blade ends
suspension travel limited (vehicle has been lowered)
advise better securing of o/s/f outer cv boot
advise new front position lamp bulbs
batt loose
front discs worn
n/s h/lamp patt poor
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/r tyre cracking on outer tread
rear axle bushes poor
advise new wiper blades
alt belt needs tightening
both front brake pipes corroding
dipstick guide tube sheered from mount
front shocks soft
g/stick lower bushing worn
n/s/f door handle missing
n/s/r shock weaping
stone chip outside of zone a
adsvise new wiper stalk
front brake discs worn
front roll bar eyelet bushes worn
limited front susspension travel
n/s h/lamp pattern poor
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
o/s/f tyre getting low, n/s/f has screw in tread, n/s/r sidewall worn
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
adsvise new wiper stalk
advise alt. belt adjust
advise tail pipe extension
ex. rubbers perrished
front brake discs worn
front roll bar eyelet bushes worn
limited front susspension travel
n/s h/lamp pattern poor
n/s/r door handle not present, o/s/r poor opp.
needs front wheel alignment
o/s/f brake pipe corroding
o/s/f bumper end insecure
o/s/f tyre getting low, n/s/f has screw in tread, n/s/r sidewall worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?
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G257 VCD is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 G257 VCD, 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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G257 VCD is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 June 1990.
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