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HAP 245V

1980 Volkswagen Jetta

Yellow Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,601 mi
Last recorded65,601 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Volkswagen Jetta70,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAP 245V
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 65,601 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,464 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,451 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,089 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 65,087 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HAP 245V is a 1980 Volkswagen Jetta in Yellow with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 70,891 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 HAP 245V, 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 46 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 HAP 245V registered?

HAP 245V is a 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is HAP 245V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAP 245V shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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