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F301 YRP

1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,122 mi
Last recorded70,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Jetta105,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF301 YRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2008 70,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sump leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,975 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,874 miles

oil leak

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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F301 YRP is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F301 YRP, 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 F301 YRP?

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What year was F301 YRP registered?

F301 YRP is a 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 February 1989.

Is F301 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F301 YRP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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