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E251 UEP

1988 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,321 mi
Last recorded70,321 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Jetta109,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 UEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,613 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,550 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,087 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 32,269 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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E251 UEP is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 109,358 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 E251 UEP, 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 38 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E251 UEP registered?

E251 UEP is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E251 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 UEP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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