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A782 GNR

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,563 mi
Last recorded94,563 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA782 GNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 94,563 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 93,642 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,441 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,879 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,987 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up intread and on side walls but unable to see coards

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres inner sidewalls have marks suggesting has touched suspension although not fouling at time of test

rear nearside tyre inner sidewall perishing and cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 70,435 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,377 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 64,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 56,117 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 81,279 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2006 43,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 41,311 miles
Fail 21 May 2005 41,311 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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A782 GNR is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,093cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A782 GNR, 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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A782 GNR is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 February 1984.

Is A782 GNR safe to buy?

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