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J479 JKN

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Jetta103,957 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2006 122,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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J479 JKN is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J479 JKN, 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 J479 JKN registered?

J479 JKN is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J479 JKN safe to buy?

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