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C637 JGG

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,658 mi
Last recorded115,658 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC637 JGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,658 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 115,656 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 115,095 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,385 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 11,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 111,624 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 111,549 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 109,295 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 109,294 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank suport brakets corroded

nearside front indicator lamp bent

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 105,972 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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C637 JGG is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C637 JGG, 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 C637 JGG registered?

C637 JGG is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C637 JGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C637 JGG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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