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D440 RGC

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,391 mi
Last recorded232,391 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD440 RGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 232,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 232,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 223,930 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 223,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 215,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

steering rack free play n/s

Pass 20 Apr 2007 210,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 205,942 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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D440 RGC is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D440 RGC, 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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D440 RGC is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D440 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D440 RGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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