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G278 RNH

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

174,471 mi
Last recorded174,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 RNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 174,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 174,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 173,940 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 172,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 171,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 168,940 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 168,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 166,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 165,007 miles

exhaust front box rattling inside

fuel pipes corroded at fuel filter and pump

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded at flexi

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Jun 2017 165,007 miles

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

exhaust blowing at centre pipe

exhaust front box rattling inside

fuel pipes corroded at fuel filter and pump

n/s/r wheel bearing has movement

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded at flexi

o/s/r wheel bearing has minor movement

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Jun 2013 163,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 163,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 161,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 161,892 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 161,275 miles

Centre exhaust clamp loose

Engine smokey under acceleration

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

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Unable to open boot

Fail 24 Jun 2009 161,273 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre exhaust clamp loose

Engine smokey under acceleration

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

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Unable to open boot

Pass 1 Jul 2008 154,783 miles

Battery insecure

O/S wheel arch and side skirt missing

Fail 20 Jun 2008 154,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both rear brakes binding slightly

O/S wheel arch and side skirt missing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 150,640 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 150,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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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G278 RNH is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G278 RNH, 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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G278 RNH is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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