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SWV 242X

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWV 242X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,530 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner wings rusty

rear tyres perishing

Fail 31 May 2012 78,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front inner wings rusty

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,239 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 78,237 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2008 76,185 miles

rear suspension is slightly low (possibly has weak rear springs).

Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,214 miles

front c v joints are slightly worn.

handbrake lever is slightly stiff in operation.

rear suspension is sitting slightly low(possibly weak rear springs).

Fail 17 Jul 2007 74,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front c v joints are slightly worn.

handbrake lever is slightly stiff in operation.

rear suspension is sitting slightly low (possibly weak rear springs).

Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,212 miles

idle speed is slightly high.

rear suspension is sitting slightly low.

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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SWV 242X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SWV 242X, 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 SWV 242X registered?

SWV 242X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 April 1982.

Is SWV 242X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWV 242X 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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