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AFV 941Y

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,808 mi
Last recorded51,808 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFV 941Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 51,353 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis has grounding damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazard switch faulty

suspension set very low

Fail 12 Jul 2024 51,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis has grounding damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

hazard switch faulty

suspension set very low

Pass 15 Jun 2023 50,970 miles

Hazard warning lamps do not flash

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis has grounding damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension set very low

Fail 15 Jun 2023 50,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps do not flash

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis has grounding damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension set very low

Pass 5 May 2022 48,620 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 48,620 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear section hanger missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 48,372 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 48,372 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 45,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2019 45,742 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,079 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,355 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,892 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 41,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,800 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,150 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 34,150 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 32,916 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 32,432 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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AFV 941Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AFV 941Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFV 941Y registered?

AFV 941Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 January 1983.

Is AFV 941Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFV 941Y shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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