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D500 RGK

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,545 mi
Last recorded114,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD500 RGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2006 114,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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D500 RGK is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D500 RGK, 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 D500 RGK registered?

D500 RGK is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 January 1987.

Is D500 RGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D500 RGK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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