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C434 BEL

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,362 mi
Last recorded149,362 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC434 BEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2010 149,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 149,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 145,993 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 145,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 141,484 miles

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

steering rack has slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Fail 24 Jul 2008 141,484 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack has slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 3 Jul 2007 136,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 136,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,037 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 132,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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C434 BEL is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C434 BEL, 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 C434 BEL registered?

C434 BEL is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 April 1986.

Is C434 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C434 BEL shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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