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H157 VYC

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,133 mi
Last recorded175,133 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 VYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2009 175,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 175,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 170,526 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 170,491 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 163,146 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 163,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear door unable to open from outside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2006 159,246 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 159,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch pedal biting point very high

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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H157 VYC is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 111,227 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 H157 VYC, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H157 VYC registered?

H157 VYC is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 January 1991.

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