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F251 VAB

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,718 mi
Last recorded114,718 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 VAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,718 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,718 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 113,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,999 miles

offside front floor becoming rusty [seat belt mounting prescribed area

wiper blades poor

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,621 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 105,685 miles

nearside front shock absorber felt seized [freed off after having been jacked up]recomend further investigation

Fail 9 Oct 2013 105,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

nearside front shock absorber felt seized [freed off after having been jacked up]recomend further investigation

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,535 miles

low reading from offside rear foot and hand brake?

service brake only just acheived required efficiency

Fail 13 Sep 2012 102,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low reading from offside rear foot and hand brake?

Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,428 miles

hand brake travel high/foot pedal travel long recomend further attention

offside rear tyre side wall badly scuffed

Fail 10 Oct 2011 100,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake travel high/foot pedal travel long recomend further attention

offside rear tyre side wall badly scuffed

Pass 18 Sep 2010 97,795 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit recomend renewal 175/70r13

petrol hose at filter heavily perished

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,149 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 96,143 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside rear tyre near legal limit 175/70R13 82T

rubber petrol hose at pump badly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,405 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,366 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 91,193 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 91,189 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

metal brake pipe to nearside rear wheel cylinder corrodid near to l/limit - hand brake lever feels loose, recomend further inspection -

Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,693 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 88,652 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes binding / handbrake travel high

Pass 14 Sep 2005 85,071 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING AREA BECOMING RUSTY [BEHIND REAR WING]

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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F251 VAB is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F251 VAB, 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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F251 VAB is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 March 1989.

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