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J647 WFL

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,503 mi
Last recorded78,503 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Jetta103,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ647 WFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,503 miles

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

Oil leak

power steering and alternator belt are loose

Fail 17 Jul 2012 78,503 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

nsf cv gaiter rubbing on suspension drop-link

osf cv gaiter rubbing on suspension drop-link

power steering and alternator belt are loose

Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber of back box missing

front discs slightly worn

nsr outer door handle missing

osr number plate bulb dim

slight play in top mounts

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,051 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rubber of back box missing

front discs slightly worn

nsr outer door handle missing

osr number plate bulb dim

slight play in top mounts

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,076 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,941 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SURFACE CRACKING

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR DOESNT OPEN

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,375 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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J647 WFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J647 WFL, 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 J647 WFL registered?

J647 WFL is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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