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C65 GCV

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,284 mi
Last recorded84,284 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 GCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 84,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,500 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 80,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play LOCK NUTS LOOSE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hole n/s front door

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,715 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 79,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 74,313 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,617 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 72,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 72,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 66,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 62,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,853 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 48,217 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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C65 GCV is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C65 GCV, 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 C65 GCV registered?

C65 GCV is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C65 GCV safe to buy?

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