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G689 KWO

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

132,721 mi
Last recorded132,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2006
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG689 KWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2006 132,721 miles

Engine / Gearbox mountings defective

N/S/R brake back plate damage. †front and rear discs rusty

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 132,721 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMAGE.!! †FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY.!!

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 16 May 2006 132,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 24 Apr 2006 132,683 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f shocker noisy but serviceable

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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G689 KWO is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 G689 KWO, 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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G689 KWO is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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