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C697 HVL

1986 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,623 mi
Last recorded74,623 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Volkswagen Jetta98,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC697 HVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,623 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,745 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,059 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,736 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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C697 HVL is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C697 HVL, 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

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What year was C697 HVL registered?

C697 HVL is a 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C697 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C697 HVL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C697 HVL have outstanding finance?

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