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J31 XAV

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

186,212 mi
Last recorded186,212 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Jetta103,957 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 XAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2008 186,212 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r door not opening from outside

Pass 17 Oct 2007 176,345 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 176,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J31 XAV is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J31 XAV, 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 J31 XAV registered?

J31 XAV is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 1992.

Is J31 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 XAV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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