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F228 HTU

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF228 HTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 114,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 113,920 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 113,834 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 113,450 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,078 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 113,078 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 112,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 112,239 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 112,239 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 112,239 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

seat slightly insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2005 1,122 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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F228 HTU is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F228 HTU, 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 F228 HTU registered?

F228 HTU is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F228 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F228 HTU shows 12 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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