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F197 KKO

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,588 mi
Last recorded116,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 KKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 116,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 116,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 107,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 97,595 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 97,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 86,270 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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F197 KKO is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F197 KKO, 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 F197 KKO registered?

F197 KKO is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F197 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F197 KKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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