CarVerify

Free Car Check

F268 WDE

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,443 mi
Last recorded95,443 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF268 WDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

underbody general chassis and suspension corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2017 95,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage and offside front (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing and offside front (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage and offside rear (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing and offside rear (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

underbody general chassis and suspension corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2016 95,439 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 73,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,016 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

parking brake lever has some travel

Fail 16 Apr 2009 72,016 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

parking brake lever has some travel

Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,828 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 70,828 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 66,544 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
Full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F268 WDE is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 F268 WDE, 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

How do I check the history of F268 WDE?

You can check the full history of F268 WDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F268 WDE registered?

F268 WDE is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 May 1989.

Is F268 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F268 WDE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F268 WDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F268 WDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.