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E335 XMA

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

206,017 mi
Last recorded206,017 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE335 XMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 206,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 206,015 miles

Exhaust System loud

Offside Inner Drive Shaft Gaiter Clip missing. Gaiter still secure

Offside Rear Parking Brake cable securing bracket broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 206,013 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust System loud

Nearside Headlamp Aim slightly high

Offside Inner Drive Shaft Gaiter Clip missing. Gaiter still secure

Offside Rear Parking Brake cable securing bracket broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 127,585 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 120,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 114,149 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 114,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,498 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,917 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 104,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 95,364 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 95,364 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 86,659 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,715 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges and are close to legal limit.

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage bush

Fail 26 Oct 2007 82,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges and are close to legal limit.

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar linkage bush

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,696 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 70,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 62,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E335 XMA is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E335 XMA, 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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E335 XMA is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 October 1987.

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