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H157 YMY

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,554 mi
Last recorded35,554 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH157 YMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,554 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,889 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 28,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 YMY is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

H157 YMY is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 May 1991.

Is H157 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H157 YMY shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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