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A291 FWD

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,171 mi
Last recorded105,171 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA291 FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,171 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 103,825 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 103,825 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 101,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 101,719 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 101,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 101,719 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 101,719 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 101,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 88,732 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 83,801 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 83,801 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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A291 FWD is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A291 FWD, 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 A291 FWD registered?

A291 FWD is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A291 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A291 FWD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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