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C206 WRW

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,582 mi
Last recorded112,582 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC206 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 112,582 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 112,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 111,075 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 111,047 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 108,787 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 108,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 106,655 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 106,655 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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C206 WRW is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,467 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 C206 WRW, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C206 WRW is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 November 1985.

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