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D596 DRW

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,660 mi
Last recorded181,660 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD596 DRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 181,660 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 181,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

clutch faulty.

corrossion on offside front floor pan.

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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D596 DRW is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Green 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 D596 DRW, 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 D596 DRW registered?

D596 DRW is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D596 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D596 DRW 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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