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F174 UDL

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,638 mi
Last recorded169,638 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF174 UDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 169,638 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 169,609 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 167,126 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 167,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 164,811 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 164,771 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure backrest (6.2.A.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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F174 UDL is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F174 UDL, 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 F174 UDL registered?

F174 UDL is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F174 UDL safe to buy?

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