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A93 NHK

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA93 NHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 99,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 May 2024 99,327 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,905 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 93,023 miles

Central Front Body not fully secure front pannel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 92,730 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,204 miles

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on gear cables

exhaust front pipe running close to steering rack could foul when driving

slight free play in steering column unable to check fully

some exhaust mounts missing

various modifications to make engine conversion fit

vehicle fitted with modern engine emissions tested to 1983 standards

Fail 10 Jul 2015 92,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

exhaust fouling on gear cables

exhaust front pipe running close to steering rack could foul when driving

slight free play in steering column unable to check fully

some exhaust mounts missing

various modifications to make engine conversion fit

vehicle fitted with modern engine emissions tested to 1983 standards

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,651 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 77,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,609 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 75,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,231 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,755 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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A93 NHK is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A93 NHK, 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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A93 NHK is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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