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A73 ARX

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Gold Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,645 mi
Last recorded82,645 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 ARX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,645 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 82,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear bumper insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car been undersealed hard to check all brake pipes,hoses etc

high front brake imbalance 23%

rear brake readings low

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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A73 ARX is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Gold with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A73 ARX, 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 A73 ARX registered?

A73 ARX is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 January 1984.

Is A73 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A73 ARX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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