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H163 EDH

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,825 mi
Last recorded99,825 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 EDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 99,825 miles

rear exhaust box has temporary repair but in solid condition

Fail 10 Oct 2007 99,795 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 96,120 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 96,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H163 EDH is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue 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 H163 EDH, 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 H163 EDH registered?

H163 EDH is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H163 EDH safe to buy?

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