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C483 MDP

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Gold Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

103,603 mi
Last recorded103,603 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC483 MDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2006 103,603 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both rear brake pipes to wheel cylinders rusty

exaust centre box corroded

nearside front brake pipe to front flex hose rusty

offside front tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

ofside rear tyre worn low in centre

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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C483 MDP is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Gold with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C483 MDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C483 MDP registered?

C483 MDP is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C483 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C483 MDP shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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