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C530 NFW

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,025 mi
Last recorded15,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2005
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 NFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2005 15,025 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 15,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (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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C530 NFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C530 NFW, 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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How do I check the history of C530 NFW?

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What year was C530 NFW registered?

C530 NFW is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 February 1986.

Is C530 NFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C530 NFW shows 2 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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