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G738 WPC

1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,129 mi
Last recorded143,129 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Jetta113,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 WPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 143,129 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside lower A post - corrosion to offside centre A post

power steering pipes damp

Pass 8 Mar 2014 131,056 miles

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

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

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

park brake travel high

Pass 14 Mar 2013 122,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 122,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

centre & rear exhaust sections badly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,940 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

both front lower arms slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges - close to limit

fuel tank support straps corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2008 102,692 miles

Oil leak

cracking to all tyre walls

Pass 7 Dec 2007 100,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 100,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 98,414 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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G738 WPC is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G738 WPC, 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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G738 WPC is a 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 July 1990.

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