MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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C492 MTV is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C492 MTV, 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 C492 MTV registered?
C492 MTV is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 September 1985.
Is C492 MTV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C492 MTV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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