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A412 FYJ

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,338 mi
Last recorded80,338 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA412 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,338 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 80,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,998 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 75,992 miles

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

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

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

o/s front spring not seated correctly at bottom

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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A412 FYJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 A412 FYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A412 FYJ registered?

A412 FYJ is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 July 1984.

Is A412 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A412 FYJ 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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