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G349 NPT

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,178 mi
Last recorded102,178 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG349 NPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 102,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 102,108 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 101,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

head lamp patterns poor /just in spec/

Pass 11 Dec 2020 101,051 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer small split in cv gaiter

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

beam patterns just in spec

Pass 13 Dec 2019 100,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 100,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted

Nearside Front turbo component insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

complete underbody covered heavily with sealant

Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2015 86,046 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2014 74,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 71,128 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 71,001 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,194 miles

nearside rear outer seatbelt not tested baby seat fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,194 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear outer seatbelt not tested baby seat fitted

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2007 68,224 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 68,218 miles

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

offside rear door unable to open from outside

Pass 11 Jan 2006 65,946 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 65,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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G349 NPT is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G349 NPT, 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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G349 NPT is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 January 1990.

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