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C539 JSJ

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,620 mi
Last recorded168,620 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC539 JSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 168,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 158,826 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 153,127 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 146,672 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 146,662 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 140,205 miles

surface corrosion other b/pipes, and some suspension components etc

Fail 10 Dec 2008 140,205 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

surface corrosion other b/pipes, and some suspension components etc

Pass 15 Jan 2007 131,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 122,941 miles

surface corr on b/pipes,outer sills,subframe etc nsr tyre slight twist+near 1.6mm.osf+nsf lower arm rear bushes perishing

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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C539 JSJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 C539 JSJ, 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 C539 JSJ registered?

C539 JSJ is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 April 1986.

Is C539 JSJ safe to buy?

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