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D385 CAA

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,128 mi
Last recorded166,128 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD385 CAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 166,128 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 166,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion front and rear chassis

screen scratched

Pass 1 Mar 2006 162,504 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 162,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on wheel arches + play in rack and anti-roll-bar worn + damage on O S R wheel

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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D385 CAA is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D385 CAA, 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 D385 CAA registered?

D385 CAA is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D385 CAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D385 CAA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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