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F184 PFP

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,916 mi
Last recorded150,916 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF184 PFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 150,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 150,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 150,699 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 150,454 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 150,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 150,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 150,211 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 150,004 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 149,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 149,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 149,083 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 149,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 148,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 146,783 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 144,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 141,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 138,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 134,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 131,534 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 131,526 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 129,032 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F184 PFP is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F184 PFP, 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 F184 PFP registered?

F184 PFP is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F184 PFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F184 PFP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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