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RKJ 921W

1981 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,615 mi
Last recorded60,615 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKJ 921W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 604,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,612 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,604 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 59,204 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 59,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 57,974 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 57,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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RKJ 921W is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RKJ 921W, 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 RKJ 921W?

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What year was RKJ 921W registered?

RKJ 921W is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is RKJ 921W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKJ 921W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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