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G3 MEW

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,307 mi
Last recorded197,307 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 MEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 197,307 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 196,775 miles

Front Both Tyre Treads Getting Low On Edges

Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Rear Both Brake Backing Plates Corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 195,576 miles

slight travel at footbrake pedal.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 194,628 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 194,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear brake back plate corroded

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 194,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 192,476 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 192,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 May 2010 178,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 15 May 2010 178,414 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Dec 2008 169,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 161,366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 154,308 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 154,305 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G3 MEW is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc 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 G3 MEW, 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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G3 MEW is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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