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C355 VLC

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,416 mi
Last recorded97,416 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC355 VLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 97,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside side repeater not working

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 96,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,782 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 95,766 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,498 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 95,209 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 94,815 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 94,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,952 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 92,693 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 92,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 92,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,937 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 91,344 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 91,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,929 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 89,652 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,783 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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C355 VLC is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C355 VLC, 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 C355 VLC registered?

C355 VLC is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 January 1986.

Is C355 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C355 VLC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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