MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All exhaust rubber hangers poor
Engine oil leak
Engine oil on alt, belt
Front to centre exhaust section has slight blow
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front outer c.v. boot clip poor
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Handbrake travel high
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front outer c.v. boot clip poor
oil leaking over manifold
washers poor
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
oil leaking over manifold
washers poor
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
osr shoc and seatbelt mount repaired and covered so assessment not possible
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJF 638Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1982 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 87,541 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 AJF 638Y, 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 44 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AJF 638Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 November 1982.
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