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C579 NCM

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,143 mi
Last recorded125,143 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 NCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 125,143 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 124,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 114,090 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 113,831 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 104,395 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 104,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C579 NCM is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,467 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 C579 NCM, 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 41 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 C579 NCM registered?

C579 NCM is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 September 1985.

Is C579 NCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C579 NCM shows 6 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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