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OYK 842Y

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

3,181 mi
Last recorded3,181 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYK 842Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 3,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 2,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 2,930 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 1,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 99,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 99,058 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

slight bind from offside front brake

Fail 21 Sep 2019 99,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre close to limit

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,860 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,157 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,702 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 92,251 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,817 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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OYK 842Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OYK 842Y, 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 OYK 842Y registered?

OYK 842Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 November 1982.

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The MOT history for OYK 842Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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