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F149 COJ

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,924 mi
Last recorded52,924 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 COJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 52,924 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,582 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 50,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 47,828 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 43,891 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 43,836 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 39,218 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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F149 COJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 F149 COJ, 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 F149 COJ registered?

F149 COJ is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 May 1989.

Is F149 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F149 COJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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