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A117 WMP

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,159 mi
Last recorded101,159 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA117 WMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer door handle insecure

Pass 2 May 2008 95,770 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2007 90,180 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 90,126 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 83,789 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 83,615 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emission levels on limit. Imbalance on front brakes just within limits.

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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A117 WMP is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 91,938 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 A117 WMP, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A117 WMP registered?

A117 WMP is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A117 WMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A117 WMP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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