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C859 DDE

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,510 mi
Last recorded101,510 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC859 DDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,510 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,510 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,510 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,491 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 101,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 101,425 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 101,304 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 101,173 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C859 DDE is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C859 DDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C859 DDE registered?

C859 DDE is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C859 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C859 DDE shows 9 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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