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A908 CPM

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,923 mi
Last recorded163,923 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA908 CPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 163,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 162,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 162,784 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 160,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2017 159,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 7 Sep 2016 157,893 miles

corrosion in offside rear floor

Pass 7 Sep 2015 156,826 miles

heavy corrosion in offside rearmember

Fail 7 Sep 2015 156,862 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in outer wall

heavy corrosion in offside rearmember

Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,958 miles

Both front tyres badly perished

General underbody corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 154,949 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Both front tyres badly perished

General underbody corrosion

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 153,780 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2012 152,569 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front cv gaiter perishing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 150,810 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 148,871 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 148,871 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 147,486 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 145,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 143,489 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 140,783 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A908 CPM is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A908 CPM, 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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A908 CPM is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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