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C492 MTV

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,682 mi
Last recorded132,682 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC492 MTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 132,682 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 132,580 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 132,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 131,830 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 131,830 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 129,668 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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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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