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F188 KKE

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,743 mi
Last recorded72,743 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 KKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,743 miles

nearside front mirror glass missing

offside and nearside rear inner arches heavily corroded

offside front outer cv gaitor shows signs of leaking grease

Fail 27 Mar 2007 72,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

clutch worn out

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and needs replaceing asap!

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside and nearside rear inner arches heavily corroded

offside front outer cv gaitor shows signs of leaking grease

Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,954 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 70,954 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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F188 KKE is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F188 KKE, 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 F188 KKE registered?

F188 KKE is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 May 1989.

Is F188 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F188 KKE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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