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F291 LGY

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

327,097 mi
Last recorded327,097 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 LGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 327,097 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 327,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 322,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2015 322,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 316,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

o/s body sill corroding

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2013 312,648 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

n/s/r tyre is starting to wear out of shape

o/s head light has a slight crack from sider to side

Pass 1 Feb 2012 302,707 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 302,608 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s headlight cracked slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2011 292,331 miles

n/s/r floor and chassis corroded.o/s steering rack gaitor twisted.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 279,928 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 279,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s headlight cracked.

o/s/r floor corroding around handbrake mount.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 267,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 251,240 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 251,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 238,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 238,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 224,633 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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F291 LGY is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F291 LGY, 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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F291 LGY is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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