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UGT 124W

1980 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,675 mi
Last recorded63,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Jetta70,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGT 124W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,623 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,237 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,658 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,297 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,938 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 58,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,462 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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UGT 124W is a 1980 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,891 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 UGT 124W, 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 46 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UGT 124W registered?

UGT 124W is a 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 August 1980.

Is UGT 124W safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGT 124W shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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