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D843 JCL

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,714 mi
Last recorded176,714 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD843 JCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 176,714 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 176,714 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 171,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 171,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 164,633 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 164,599 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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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D843 JCL is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 108,126 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 D843 JCL, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D843 JCL registered?

D843 JCL is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 February 1987.

Is D843 JCL safe to buy?

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