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F246 PFE

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,903 mi
Last recorded59,903 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF246 PFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,903 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 59,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,477 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 56,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

The near side rear brake hose metal ends are in poor condition due to corrosion.

The off side and near side front suspension wishbone arms are showing signs of corrosion.

The power steering metal pipes are heavily corroded in places.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 51,762 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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F246 PFE is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F246 PFE, 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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What year was F246 PFE registered?

F246 PFE is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F246 PFE safe to buy?

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