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A882 KBY

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,336 mi
Last recorded88,336 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA882 KBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2009 88,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,336 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,535 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 87,535 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

fuel lines rusty,noise to o/s/f coil spring,both front brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,640 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 86,639 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle has had accident damage repair carried out to n/s/f

Fail 2 Nov 2006 85,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 85,587 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A882 KBY is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A882 KBY, 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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A882 KBY is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 May 1984.

Is A882 KBY safe to buy?

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