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A390 TUV

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Gold Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,466 mi
Last recorded155,466 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA390 TUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 155,466 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 155,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor on limit (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 155,380 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 154,554 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in drivers seat mechanism

Fail 9 Sep 2021 154,554 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in drivers seat mechanism

Pass 17 Sep 2020 154,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general condition of vehicle corroded

slight play in drivers seat mechanism

Pass 27 Mar 2019 151,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 151,856 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 149,671 miles

rear brake readings less than expected

Pass 21 Apr 2017 146,699 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 146,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 144,166 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 144,165 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 142,149 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 142,148 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 139,642 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 139,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 136,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 135,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 131,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 128,914 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 128,913 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 126,009 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside tyre cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2008 122,287 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 122,286 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 117,659 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 113,497 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight 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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A390 TUV is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Gold with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A390 TUV, 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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A390 TUV is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 November 1983.

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