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A247 XSG

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,351 mi
Last recorded61,351 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA247 XSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,351 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 61,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 59,902 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,063 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,855 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,855 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 56,811 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 54,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,783 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,126 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 43,268 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 43,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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A247 XSG is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 A247 XSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A247 XSG registered?

A247 XSG is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A247 XSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A247 XSG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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