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G291 SWD

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,510 mi
Last recorded115,510 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 SWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 115,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 115,055 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,551 miles

Central Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bushes and rear axle bushes deteriorated split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting missing centre exhaust rubber deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,603 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,589 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,691 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,519 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 94,901 miles

all springs corroded

rear bump stops perrished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 77,427 miles

exhaust system corroded

front lower arms corroded

front springs corroded

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 70,586 miles

brake ferrules corroded

front pads low + discs corroded

osf road spring corroded

osf shock damp

rear bump stops perrished

subframe + wishbones corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,646 miles

downpipe corroded

rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,646 miles

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

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

downpipe corroded

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,029 miles

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

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

both lower arms + anti rollbar has surface corrosion

both rear brake ferules corroded

exhaust downpipe corroded

osf road spring corroded

rear tyrea 3mm + cracking with age

Pass 4 Jul 2008 53,719 miles

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

nsr osr tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2008 53,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nsr osr tyre sidewalls cracking

slight play in nsr wheelbearing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,454 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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G291 SWD is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G291 SWD, 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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G291 SWD is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 April 1990.

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