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C238 EFJ

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 110,986 miles

boot rusting

nsr door and arch rusting

osr wheel warped slightly

play nsf steering arm

rear axle bushes cracking

slight interraction nsr lights

Fail 4 Sep 2009 110,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

boot rusting

exhaust rubbers cracking

nsr door and arch rusting

osr wheel warped slightly

play nsf steering arm

rear axle bushes cracking

slight interraction nsr lights

Pass 7 Jun 2008 107,447 miles

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

ns sill rusting

nsr arch corroding

osr upper inner arch corroding

play in steering arm ball joints

Fail 31 May 2008 107,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake long

ns sill rusting

nsr arch corroding

osr upper inner arch corroding

play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 19 Feb 2007 98,615 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 98,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 87,045 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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C238 EFJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C238 EFJ, 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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What year was C238 EFJ registered?

C238 EFJ is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 October 1985.

Is C238 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C238 EFJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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