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D685 WVO

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,484 mi
Last recorded101,484 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD685 WVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,484 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 101,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,939 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 96,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,926 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 92,914 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,926 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,774 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,754 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,654 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,800 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 79,800 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front discs very corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 76,860 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2010 74,153 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

engine reqires tuneing high hcs low co

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,511 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 73,511 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,251 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 72,226 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake flex ferrals rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2007 71,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r foot brake getting low on performance. recomend rear brake inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,007 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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D685 WVO is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D685 WVO, 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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D685 WVO is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 June 1987.

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