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H220 UWP

1991 Volkswagen Jetta

Brown Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

175,959 mi
Last recorded175,959 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Jetta111,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH220 UWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 175,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

underside has been treated in a heavy underseal on most of the underside

Fail 18 Dec 2025 175,927 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill/floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 175,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight movement in both front seats

Pass 27 Jul 2023 166,143 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front seats slight movement

Front play at both road wheels whilst jacked (steering joint under boot)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 24 Jul 2023 166,102 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front seats slight movement

Front play at both road wheels whilst jacked (steering joint under boot)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2022 157,900 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides whilst turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top struts have free play, when vehicle is jacked . (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle has slight corrosion needs cleaning off and spraying in a protective paint

the underbody and most components have been sprayed in a protective paint or greased

Pass 26 Jul 2021 156,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front drivers seat adjustment forward and back is stiff to operate

Offside Rear parking break efficiency only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underside has been heavily coated in a protected coating

Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,888 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bothsides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 156,888 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing and nearside (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction large black sticker on top side of windscreen comes down within the swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure needs bolts tightened and adjustment greasing (forward and back) (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bothsides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 154,297 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,525 miles

both sills damaged

exhaust slight blow

nsr closing panel very rusty

oil,leaks

osr inner door step very rusty

slight play nsr wheel bearing

slight play osf strut top mount

Fail 11 Sep 2017 150,525 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both sills damaged

exhaust slight blow

nsr closing panel very rusty

oil,leaks

osr inner door step very rusty

slight play nsr wheel bearing

slight play osf strut top mount

Pass 26 Aug 2016 146,990 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 146,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015
Pass 21 Aug 2014 145,077 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 145,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 143,065 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 143,065 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 137,597 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

modifide suspension vehicle lowered

Fail 22 Jun 2012 137,582 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

modifide suspension vehicle lowered

Pass 5 Oct 2010 130,920 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 130,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2009 125,280 miles

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

front brake pipes starting to corrode

heat shield resting on backbox

offside rear door doesnt open fron the outside

Fail 11 Mar 2009 125,244 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes starting to corrode

heat shield resting on backbox

offside rear door doesnt open fron the outside

Pass 1 Apr 2008 119,157 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 119,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

alt belt loose

o/s gearoil leak

o/s/r door inop from outer handle

Pass 1 Mar 2007 115,981 miles

brake pedal travel long

Pass 30 Mar 2006 111,747 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 111,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floors under jacking points corroded

off side rear door doesnt open from outside does from inside

water pump noisy

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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H220 UWP is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta in Brown with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 H220 UWP, 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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H220 UWP is a 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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