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D268 ENP

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,800 mi
Last recorded137,800 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD268 ENP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 137,800 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 139,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside front wheel slightly grabbing

Pass 15 Apr 2017 125,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 112,570 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat frame slightly worn

o/sn/s rear brake pipes need cleaning

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering andsuspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,front subframe front lower control arms starting to corrode

Fail 10 Dec 2014 112,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat frame slightly worn

exhaust and mountings starting to corrode

o/sn/s rear brake pipes need cleaning

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering andsuspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,front subframe front lower control arms starting to corrode

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

no rear seat belts fitted

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 98,293 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,421 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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D268 ENP is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 108,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D268 ENP, 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 39 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 D268 ENP registered?

D268 ENP is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D268 ENP safe to buy?

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