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A857 EMY

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,211 mi
Last recorded134,211 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA857 EMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 134,211 miles

offside front floor pan corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2008 134,210 miles

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

offside front floor pan corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2007 132,119 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 129,457 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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A857 EMY is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A857 EMY, 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 A857 EMY registered?

A857 EMY is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A857 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A857 EMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A857 EMY have outstanding finance?

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