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D48 BHO

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

163,217 mi
Last recorded163,217 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD48 BHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2011 163,217 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 163,204 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

near side front wish bone rear bush starting to split

near side rear disc corroded at outer edge, advise replaced

off side front wish bone rear bush starting to split

off side rear brake disc corroded at outer edge, advise replaced

Pass 25 Apr 2006 158,797 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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D48 BHO is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 D48 BHO, 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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D48 BHO is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 February 1987.

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