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J960 PNC

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,171 mi
Last recorded46,171 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Jetta103,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ960 PNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 46,171 miles

heavy surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

osf tyre on limit

outer cv gaiters splitting

surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Fail 22 Dec 2009 46,171 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heavy surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

osf tyre on limit

outer cv gaiters splitting

surface corrosion on nsf brake pipe

Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,407 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight surface corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,187 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 42,917 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Small bend on inner edge of nearside front wheel rim

Pass 17 Dec 2005 42,283 miles

Both offside and nearside front outer driveshaft boots slightly cracked.

Corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe, and slight corrosion on nearside rear metal brake pipe

Metal ferrules on all four brake pipes corroded, offside rear the most

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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J960 PNC is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J960 PNC, 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 J960 PNC registered?

J960 PNC is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J960 PNC safe to buy?

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