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H166 CNJ

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 CNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 170,005 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 169,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 164,282 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 160,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 156,397 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,742 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hand brake high

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body been under sealed

Pass 3 Jul 2019 190,006 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 190,005 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated FLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW READING ON NS (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 189,739 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 188,583 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 181,564 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 118,082 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 118,079 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2012 114,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake imbalance 48%

Pass 18 May 2011 111,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2011 111,247 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 12 May 2010 107,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 107,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 106,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 105,163 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 100,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 95,766 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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H166 CNJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 H166 CNJ, 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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H166 CNJ is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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