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MHW 387Y

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,951 mi
Last recorded98,951 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHW 387Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 98,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 98,903 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,880 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,868 miles

REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY (BOTH)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,857 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,857 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 418,201 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 375,595 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 375,595 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 200,943 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,676 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 135,728 miles

Rear footbrake performance could be better advise looking at

Pass 16 Oct 2009 126,738 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 121,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 117,596 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 114,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 110,645 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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MHW 387Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MHW 387Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MHW 387Y registered?

MHW 387Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 October 1982.

Is MHW 387Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHW 387Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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