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YRP 458W

1980 Volkswagen Jetta

Beige Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,728 mi
Last recorded80,728 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Jetta70,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRP 458W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1980
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,728 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 79,518 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 79,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MOUNT MISSING (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 78,839 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 77,143 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2013 76,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 76,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 74,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 73,439 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,046 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 69,046 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipes in engine bay not leaking, but smell strongly of fuel

Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,353 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2008 62,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 40,820 miles

front winscreen chipped outside prescribed areas.

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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YRP 458W is a 1980 Volkswagen Jetta in Beige with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YRP 458W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRP 458W registered?

YRP 458W is a 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 November 1980.

Is YRP 458W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRP 458W shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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