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BYC 317X

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,241 mi
Last recorded96,241 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYC 317X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 95,057 miles

non standard suspension fitted

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 95,034 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe rubbing fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting nuts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 93,270 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2020 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,350 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 89,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,640 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple appears excessively threaded into caliper but not leaking under pressure

Fail 6 Jun 2017 87,635 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure at hub attachment (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper bleed nipple appears excessively threaded into caliper but not leaking under pressure

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,755 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,528 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 83,528 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,401 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 82,401 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,561 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 17 Mar 2011 77,319 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 70,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,462 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 62,686 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BYC 317X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BYC 317X, 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 BYC 317X registered?

BYC 317X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 January 1982.

Is BYC 317X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYC 317X shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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