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G463 TKL

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,376 mi
Last recorded77,376 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG463 TKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,376 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 77,052 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 77,047 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,443 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,432 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,596 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 72,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,251 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 71,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,073 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 67,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 64,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 61,259 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,571 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,738 miles

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

surface corrosion on susspension & brake units

Fail 22 Oct 2012 53,738 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

surface corrosion on susspension & brake units

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,821 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 44,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 53,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 53,621 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 42,573 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 41,323 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 41,323 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G463 TKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G463 TKL, 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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G463 TKL is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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