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RGY 31X

1981 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1288cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,715 mi
Last recorded96,715 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta77,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGY 31X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,288cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,715 miles

Front Both worn on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2016 96,715 miles

Front Both worn on edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,213 miles

off side front side lamp bulb poor

slight roughness off side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,123 miles

slight roughness near side front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,303 miles

near rear outer sill corroded

near side front outer cv boot perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,760 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 76,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 63,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,688 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 60,682 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,586 miles

n/s lower wing/sill starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2005 58,714 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 58,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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RGY 31X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,288cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RGY 31X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RGY 31X?

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What year was RGY 31X registered?

RGY 31X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 August 1981.

Is RGY 31X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGY 31X shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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