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JGE 317Y

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

39,541 mi
Last recorded39,541 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGE 317Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2009 39,541 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Inner Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 39,537 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 39,537 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 39,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 39,306 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 39,297 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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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JGE 317Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 JGE 317Y, 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 JGE 317Y registered?

JGE 317Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 August 1982.

Is JGE 317Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGE 317Y shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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