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G289 PWX

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,620 mi
Last recorded98,620 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 98,620 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 96,875 miles

Minor fraying to front seat belts.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 95,861 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 95,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,137 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,348 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,993 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 80,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 122,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 117,065 miles

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 13 May 2017 117,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2016 116,812 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 116,812 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G289 PWX is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G289 PWX, 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 G289 PWX registered?

G289 PWX is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G289 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G289 PWX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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