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CLW 50Y

1983 Volkswagen Jetta

Gold Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,711 mi
Last recorded12,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Jetta87,073 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLW 50Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 12,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 11,701 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 11,701 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,184 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 10,139 miles

O/S/R bumper end loose

Pass 31 Dec 2005 10,137 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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CLW 50Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta in Gold with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CLW 50Y, 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 CLW 50Y registered?

CLW 50Y is a 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 January 1983.

Is CLW 50Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLW 50Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CLW 50Y have outstanding finance?

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