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G532 ALA

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,067 mi
Last recorded104,067 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG532 ALA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 104,067 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 103,566 miles

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,058 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 85,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 81,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 79,689 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 79,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 78,921 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,935 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,402 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 74,113 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,323 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,369 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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G532 ALA is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 G532 ALA, 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 G532 ALA registered?

G532 ALA is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G532 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G532 ALA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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