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ERV 144W

1981 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,978 mi
Last recorded71,978 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERV 144W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,978 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 71,962 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear. (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,829 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective swivel joint bolt too short (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2011 71,089 miles

slight bind to o/s/front brake

Fail 20 May 2011 71,085 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight bind to o/s/front brake

Pass 28 May 2010 70,555 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 70,219 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 70,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,827 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 69,824 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,369 miles

o/s welded steering rack mount flexing

o/s/front wishbone corroded

smell of fuel under rear of car(no leaks seen)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 68,612 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 68,606 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ERV 144W is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 77,495 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 ERV 144W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ERV 144W registered?

ERV 144W is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 May 1981.

Is ERV 144W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERV 144W shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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