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F162 UBL

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,560 mi
Last recorded118,560 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 UBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 118,560 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 114,873 miles

Advisory comments from tese on 30/01/06 still apply.

Fail 30 Jan 2006 114,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR brake hose ferrule corroded. †Rear reg plate deteriorating.

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight imbalance between rear service brakes. †Long travel on parking brake lever. †

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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F162 UBL is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F162 UBL, 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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What year was F162 UBL registered?

F162 UBL is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F162 UBL safe to buy?

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