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G681 RNS

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,383 mi
Last recorded162,383 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG681 RNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 162,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

oil leak

tyres perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 162,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear unable to fully inspect rear wheel bearing due to brake binding

oil leak

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 160,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 160,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 153,847 miles

timing belt covers missing, gearbox leaking oil, engine leaking oil, some replacement brake pipe are poorly mounted and routed, offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 10 Jan 2012 153,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

timing belt covers missing, gearbox leaking oil, engine leaking oil, some replacement brake pipe are poorly mounted and routed, offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2011 151,097 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 151,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 148,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 145,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 143,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006
Fail 30 Sep 2006 140,467 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cam belt cover missing

slight play in rack

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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G681 RNS is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G681 RNS, 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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G681 RNS is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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