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C19 TYP

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Gold Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

42,994 mi
Last recorded42,994 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 TYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 42,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 42,568 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 42,568 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 42,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,471 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 42,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 39,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,196 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 39,196 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 39,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 38,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,264 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2015 37,264 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,286 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 36,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,558 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 35,557 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,720 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,083 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 33,387 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 33,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,466 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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C19 TYP is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Gold with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 108,126 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 C19 TYP, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C19 TYP?

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What year was C19 TYP registered?

C19 TYP is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is C19 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 TYP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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