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A20 VYH

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,102 mi
Last recorded151,102 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 151,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 150,251 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 149,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 149,968 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 149,949 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 149,949 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front jacking points corroded and damaged

Fail 13 May 2016 149,949 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front jacking points corroded and damaged

Fail 11 May 2016 149,949 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leaK

Pass 22 Apr 2015 149,948 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

air suspension fitted

wide wheels fitted

Pass 14 May 2014 144,806 miles

both front brakes binding

off side rear brake binding

Fail 14 May 2014 144,806 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

both front brakes binding

off side rear brake binding

Pass 20 Sep 2011 144,724 miles

off side front seat not fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 144,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front seat not fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 141,833 miles

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

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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A20 VYH is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 105,373 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 A20 VYH, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 VYH registered?

A20 VYH is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for A20 VYH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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