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E395 FNP

1987 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,337 mi
Last recorded142,337 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Jetta108,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE395 FNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 142,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 17 Sep 2008 142,250 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 137,407 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 137,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

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

unable to close bonnet

Pass 15 Sep 2006 133,247 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 133,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 128,008 miles

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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E395 FNP is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E395 FNP, 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 E395 FNP registered?

E395 FNP is a 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 August 1987.

Is E395 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E395 FNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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