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H178 HPP

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,867 mi
Last recorded61,867 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 HPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,364 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,555 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,872 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 44,777 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front outer (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brakes req service

Pass 24 Apr 2015 34,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,799 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,176 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,321 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,052 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,570 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 14,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,672 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,228 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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H178 HPP is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H178 HPP, 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 H178 HPP registered?

H178 HPP is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is H178 HPP safe to buy?

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