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C604 RAU

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,503 mi
Last recorded116,503 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC604 RAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2007 116,503 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 116,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 109,988 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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C604 RAU is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C604 RAU, 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

How do I check the history of C604 RAU?

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What year was C604 RAU registered?

C604 RAU is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 June 1986.

Is C604 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C604 RAU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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