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A10 WYW

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,790 mi
Last recorded110,790 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 WYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 109,637 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 109,600 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,102 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 105,007 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 105,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 104,211 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 104,211 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,877 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 103,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,243 miles

both side outter sills fitted with covers

Fail 4 Aug 2008 99,243 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both side outter sills fitted with covers

Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,705 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 94,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 90,846 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A10 WYW is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 111,227 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 A10 WYW, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 WYW is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 August 1991.

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