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J149 PDB

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,994 mi
Last recorded69,994 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Jetta103,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 PDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,994 miles

both front struts slight dampness

n/s door mirror cracked still able to see with it

n/s/f flasher lens cracked

slight play in front suspension top strut mountings(both sides)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 69,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front struts slight dampness

n/s door mirror cracked still able to see with it

n/s/f flasher lens cracked

slight play in front suspension top strut mountings(both sides)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,352 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear axle bushes starting to split

rear brakes passed mot but efficiency could be better

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight play in front top suspension mountings

Fail 1 Aug 2007 61,310 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear axle bushes starting to split

rear brakes passed mot but efficiency could be better

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight play in front top suspension mountings

Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,582 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 55,582 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2005 54,341 miles

nearside mirror housing broken

Fail 16 Jun 2005 54,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

nearside mirror housing broken

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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J149 PDB is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 103,957 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 J149 PDB, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J149 PDB registered?

J149 PDB is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is J149 PDB safe to buy?

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