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A842 BAW

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,016 mi
Last recorded175,016 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA842 BAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 175,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 175,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 174,946 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable fouling exhaust. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 174,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner bulkhead near strut mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation Stop lamp. (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable fouling exhaust. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 174,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 173,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 172,454 miles

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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A842 BAW is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A842 BAW, 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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A842 BAW is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 February 1984.

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