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A721 RNV

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA721 RNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 86,722 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2021 88,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 86,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak from N/S drive shaft seal

fuel lines rusty

Fail 28 May 2019 86,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak from N/S drive shaft seal

fuel lines rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2018 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 86,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 85,949 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,949 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,949 miles

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

back seat missing

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,949 miles

front windscreen has crack in zone A but not in the swept area

Fail 21 Dec 2009 8,594 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windscreen cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,949 miles

emissions poor

windscreen cracked

wishbone bushes poor

Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 85,498 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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A721 RNV is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A721 RNV, 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 A721 RNV registered?

A721 RNV is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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