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C626 GGT

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,026 mi
Last recorded126,026 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC626 GGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 126,026 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 124,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 124,640 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 124,590 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 122,461 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,032 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 120,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,737 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,270 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 117,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 117,240 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 117,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C626 GGT is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C626 GGT, 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 C626 GGT registered?

C626 GGT is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is C626 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C626 GGT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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