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D30 UEV

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,143 mi
Last recorded128,143 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD30 UEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 128,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 128,142 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 126,491 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo corroded

Chip in windscreen

Underbody surface corrosion

Washers weak

Pass 24 Nov 2022 125,403 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 123,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 120,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 120,000 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 8.67 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 5304 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever reserve travel getting high

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 107,977 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2016 106,476 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some corrosion to front and rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,726 miles

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight leak middle @ rear exhaust boxes

some corrosion starting to offside rear outer sill

some corrosion to nearside front wing at bottom

Pass 13 Sep 2014 103,208 miles

both rear exhaust boxes starting to leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,742 miles

some corrosion to offside front outer sill

some wear @ noise nearside rear wheel bearing

washer pump working intermitantly

Pass 8 Sep 2012 99,897 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,054 miles

both rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,306 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 96,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 90,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 88,006 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 85,341 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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D30 UEV is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D30 UEV, 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.

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D30 UEV is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 January 1987.

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