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C260 KFV

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,569 mi
Last recorded112,569 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC260 KFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 112,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 112,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 110,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 107,340 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 106,758 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre slightly cracking on inner side wall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,117 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,541 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust knocking on rear axle

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank support straps corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2014 99,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust knocking on rear axle

fuel filter corroding

fuel tank support straps corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,823 miles

corrosion to exhaust system and slight blow from joints

corrosion to o/s outer sill

disfigurement to front number plate

fluctuation to front brake readings

front brake discs inner faces corroded and worn

oil on engine and gear box

Fail 19 Dec 2012 86,802 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion to exhaust system and slight blow from joints

corrosion to o/s outer sill

disfigurement to front number plate

fluctuation to front brake readings

front brake discs inner faces corroded and worn

oil on engine and gear box

slight play and noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 78,174 miles

front brake discs inner edges corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 77,820 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 70,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar link-pin bushs worn

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 5 Feb 2011 70,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar link-pin bushs worn

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,330 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak from header tank

Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,490 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 58,489 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,583 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 45,745 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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C260 KFV is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 C260 KFV, 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.

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C260 KFV is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 February 1986.

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