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A20 VWJ

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,951 mi
Last recorded107,951 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 107,951 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 207,170 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2021 207,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber mount badly cracking , adv replacement asap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Adv replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nsr and Osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and Osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nsf and Osf. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nsr and Osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and Osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nsf and Osf. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,736 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 97,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,705 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,823 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,386 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,245 miles

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle has been covered in underseal

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,222 miles

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle covered in undersill

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,590 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in undersill

Fail 18 Nov 2011 77,590 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in undersill

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,188 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,827 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 75,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exsaust rubbers meed replacing soon

Pass 17 Nov 2008 74,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 72,926 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,504 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 70,161 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 70,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A20 VWJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 87,073 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 A20 VWJ, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 VWJ registered?

A20 VWJ is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 December 1983.

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