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D909 LEX

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,310 mi
Last recorded111,310 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in inner rack jionts

Fail 23 Jul 2016 111,304 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in inner rack jionts

Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,801 miles

Slight play in steering shaft

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,123 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 81,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 81,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 81,021 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 80,837 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,768 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 80,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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D909 LEX is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D909 LEX, 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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D909 LEX is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 May 1987.

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