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F244 JKP

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,178 mi
Last recorded161,178 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF244 JKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 161,178 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 161,178 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Front discs close to minimum.

Front pads over 50% worn.

NSF door handle insecure.

Play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 155,588 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 148,299 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 148,299 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 143,897 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 143,897 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 137,429 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 129,619 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 129,619 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 12,291 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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F244 JKP is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F244 JKP, 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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F244 JKP is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F244 JKP safe to buy?

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