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G55 UWD

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,657 mi
Last recorded50,657 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 UWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 50,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 49,694 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 48,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 47,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,360 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,650 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,965 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 44,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,345 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,734 miles

offside rear door unable to open from insde and outside.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 43,081 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 43,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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G55 UWD is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G55 UWD, 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 G55 UWD registered?

G55 UWD is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 May 1990.

Is G55 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G55 UWD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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