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H166 NTW

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,954 mi
Last recorded65,954 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 NTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s wiper rubber splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,770 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,409 miles

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

wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,830 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,830 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,023 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,668 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 57,668 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,986 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 55,986 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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 NTW is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H166 NTW, 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 H166 NTW registered?

H166 NTW is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 April 1991.

Is H166 NTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H166 NTW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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