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A742 KVR

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,859 mi
Last recorded44,859 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA742 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,739 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,954 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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A742 KVR is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A742 KVR, 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 A742 KVR registered?

A742 KVR is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A742 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A742 KVR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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