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C529 MVX

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,202 mi
Last recorded100,202 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC529 MVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 99,809 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 17 Aug 2016 99,809 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 99,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Drivers door handle insecure.

Fan belt cracked

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 93,630 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 93,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 89,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 84,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 82,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 82,625 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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C529 MVX is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C529 MVX, 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 C529 MVX registered?

C529 MVX is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C529 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C529 MVX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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