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BTW 50X

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Beige Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,235 mi
Last recorded95,235 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTW 50X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,235 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 95,235 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,610 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 93,582 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,582 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 92,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,022 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 91,248 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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BTW 50X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Beige with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BTW 50X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BTW 50X?

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What year was BTW 50X registered?

BTW 50X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 March 1982.

Is BTW 50X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTW 50X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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