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J478 PPC

1992 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,544 mi
Last recorded56,544 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Jetta103,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 PPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,544 miles

inner sills corroded

oversills fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2022 56,543 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

inner sills corroded

oversills fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,147 miles

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

front and rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,660 miles

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

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

front floor slightly corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2020 54,652 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front floor slightly corroded

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2018 54,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 54,615 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 52,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,489 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 52,489 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,760 miles

child seats fitted partial check on belts

Fail 23 Sep 2015 50,760 miles

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

child seats fitted partial check on belts

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,481 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,803 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 35,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.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 23 Sep 2010 31,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 22,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 22,121 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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J478 PPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 103,957 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 J478 PPC, 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 34 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J478 PPC is a 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 January 1992.

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