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F120 TLB

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,301 mi
Last recorded168,301 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 TLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 168,301 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 165,146 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 165,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear wheel bearing needs adjusting

Pass 8 May 2010 160,934 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 160,933 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 156,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2008 150,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 134,980 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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F120 TLB is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F120 TLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F120 TLB registered?

F120 TLB is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 May 1989.

Is F120 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F120 TLB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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