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C746 XTR

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,750 mi
Last recorded68,750 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC746 XTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,750 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all underside viechel dirty

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,829 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,540 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,540 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,128 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 66,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,927 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,637 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 63,637 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 62,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly deteriated

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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C746 XTR is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,467 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 C746 XTR, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C746 XTR registered?

C746 XTR is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C746 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C746 XTR shows 15 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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