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E319 XKG

1988 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,371 mi
Last recorded175,371 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Jetta109,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE319 XKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 175,371 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

advise corrosion to o/s front floor to sill area

Fail 16 Apr 2018 175,371 miles

Front Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

advise corrosion to o/s front floor to sill area

Pass 1 Oct 2016 175,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 174,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 173,969 miles

coilovers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 173,305 miles

coil overs fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2010 172,888 miles

damage to front grill

front disc pitted

Pass 27 May 2008 172,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2007 173,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 169,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E319 XKG is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E319 XKG, 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 E319 XKG registered?

E319 XKG is a 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E319 XKG safe to buy?

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