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A299 DPD

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,024 mi
Last recorded99,024 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA299 DPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 94,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 94,134 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

near side front tyre side wall cracking off side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2007 92,419 miles

near side front tyre side wall cracking off side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2006 91,060 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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A299 DPD is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A299 DPD, 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 A299 DPD registered?

A299 DPD is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A299 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A299 DPD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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