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C228 UPL

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,336 mi
Last recorded158,336 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 UPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 158,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 146,629 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 146,629 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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C228 UPL is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 98,133 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 C228 UPL, 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 40 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 C228 UPL registered?

C228 UPL is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 July 1986.

Is C228 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C228 UPL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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