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F149 FKM

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,140 mi
Last recorded86,140 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 FKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,140 miles

wheel/tyre protuding beond wheel arch all

Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,620 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Pass 18 May 2023 84,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,985 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 82,937 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 77,747 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,665 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 71,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,440 miles

Front Lower engine mount bolt missing but mount still secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 69,420 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Lower engine mount bolt missing but mount still secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

front lower engine mount bracket bolt missing but bracket still secure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,322 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 59,782 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,776 miles

screen damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,897 miles

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

all brake pipes surface corroded

front and rear suspension beds surface corroded

fuel tank straps coroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 417,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,716 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screen chipped

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,463 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 35,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,482 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 34,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,676 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,899 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 2 Nov 2006 32,081 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 FKM is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F149 FKM, 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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F149 FKM is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 January 1989.

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