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HSR 232X

1981 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,526 mi
Last recorded61,526 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSR 232X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,526 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 61,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,329 miles

Parking brake lever high

Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,223 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,998 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 May 2012 58,564 miles

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

N/side rear wheel has slight binding.

Pass 25 May 2011 58,533 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 58,429 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 58,429 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 9 May 2009 58,156 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 58,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 58,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 57,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 57,900 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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HSR 232X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HSR 232X, 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 HSR 232X registered?

HSR 232X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is HSR 232X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSR 232X shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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