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A944 XKU

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Bronze Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA944 XKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016
Pass 15 Jan 2015 134,754 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 134,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 134,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 131,475 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 131,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Apr 2007 128,820 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 128,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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A944 XKU is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Bronze with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A944 XKU, 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 A944 XKU registered?

A944 XKU is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 November 1983.

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