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E128 HPX

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

95,414 mi
Last recorded95,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE128 HPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2007 95,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake fliud low

main beam warning light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2006 88,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 84,753 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 84,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Both front tyres starting to crack

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

middle exhaust rubber mounting starting to split

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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E128 HPX is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E128 HPX, 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 E128 HPX registered?

E128 HPX is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E128 HPX safe to buy?

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