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J213 NJU

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,947 mi
Last recorded149,947 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Jetta103,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ213 NJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,947 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

nearside front wiper starting to split at ends

offside front fog lamp lense cracked

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 149,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

nearside front wiper starting to split at ends

offside front fog lamp lense cracked

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 149,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 149,319 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 149,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 146,589 miles

n/s outer track rod end grease cover split

slightly long h/brake lever travel

Pass 5 Aug 2010 143,961 miles

handbrake lever travel high.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 141,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 138,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 136,403 miles

as advised with fail

Fail 23 Jul 2007 136,361 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system heavily corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills,sills unchecked

stone chip nearside headlight

Pass 12 Jul 2006 133,099 miles

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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J213 NJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J213 NJU, 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.

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What year was J213 NJU registered?

J213 NJU is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 February 1992.

Is J213 NJU safe to buy?

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