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A370 XBB

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA370 XBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,645 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear inner panel holed & corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,645 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear inner panel holed & corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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A370 XBB is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A370 XBB, 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 A370 XBB registered?

A370 XBB is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A370 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A370 XBB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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