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A789 MKN

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,816 mi
Last recorded77,816 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA789 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,816 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,831 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,968 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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A789 MKN is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 A789 MKN, 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 A789 MKN registered?

A789 MKN is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 November 1983.

Is A789 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A789 MKN 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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