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G476 OVV

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,699 mi
Last recorded88,699 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG476 OVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 88,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

center exhaust hanger splitting

slight movement in steering column

Pass 16 Oct 2007 86,618 miles

Rear exhaust silencer holed and blowing

Fail 15 Oct 2007 86,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust silencer holed and blowing

Various excess engine oil leaks - o/s/f wheel area of engine & n/s/r corner of cylinder head

Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,159 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 84,159 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 81,565 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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G476 OVV is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G476 OVV, 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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What year was G476 OVV registered?

G476 OVV is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G476 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G476 OVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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