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G565 LMS

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Other 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

196,968 mi
Last recorded196,968 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG565 LMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 196,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 196,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 188,914 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front front subframe corroded and painted over

Pass 13 Jul 2012 185,282 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 181,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 177,712 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 172,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 166,405 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 159,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 152,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G565 LMS is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G565 LMS, 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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G565 LMS is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 June 1990.

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