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AJF 638Y

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,431 mi
Last recorded152,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 638Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 152,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 511,797 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 521,772 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 203,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 203,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 167,246 miles

oil leaking over manifold

washers poor

Fail 7 Jun 2011 167,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 159,806 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 159,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 156,134 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 154,996 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 154,991 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 149,800 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 149,800 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 145,477 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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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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What year was AJF 638Y registered?

AJF 638Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 November 1982.

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