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D862 VKJ

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,107 mi
Last recorded174,107 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD862 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2006 174,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre low on edge

Fail 1 Feb 2006 174,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre low on edge

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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D862 VKJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D862 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D862 VKJ registered?

D862 VKJ is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D862 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D862 VKJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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