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C314 USF

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,475 mi
Last recorded66,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC314 USF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 66,475 miles

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 63,978 miles

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 60,769 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 56,388 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside rear sill area corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,527 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 52,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

various slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2019 44,265 miles

Nearside Rear seal corroded

underside corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,507 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

under side off vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 38,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

under side off vehicle corroded

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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C314 USF is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C314 USF, 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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What year was C314 USF registered?

C314 USF is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 February 1986.

Is C314 USF safe to buy?

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