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D481 OOM

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,708 mi
Last recorded100,708 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD481 OOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2006 100,708 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 100,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D481 OOM is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D481 OOM, 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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What year was D481 OOM registered?

D481 OOM is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D481 OOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D481 OOM shows 2 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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