MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,774 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake pads worn
nearside rear tyre worn
surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake pads worn.
offside rear tyre worn.
surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G278 YDL is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G278 YDL, 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 YDL is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 July 1990.
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