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F290 BAV

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,321 mi
Last recorded145,321 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 BAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2007 145,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake flexi hose metal ferrules are corroded.

Nearside+Offside front brake flexi hoses are starting to perrish.

Nearside+Offside rear suspension top turrets are starting to corrode.

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

Offside front brake disc inner face is quite pitted.

Slight movement in upper steering column bushes.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in steering outer track rod ends.

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 141,323 miles

Nearside Front+Offside rear wheel arches are starting to corrode.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear suspension beam mounting bushes are starting to perrish+crack.

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

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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F290 BAV is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F290 BAV, 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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F290 BAV is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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