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TCS 529Y

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Orange Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,983 mi
Last recorded30,983 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCS 529Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,983 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust hitting rear axle,backbox rubbers perishing

front fogs wired into main beam

oil leak engine breather rear of engine

rear tyres feathering inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2010 30,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust hitting rear axle,backbox rubbers perishing

front fogs wired into main beam

oil leak engine breather rear of engine

rear tyres feathering inner edge

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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TCS 529Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Orange with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCS 529Y, 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.

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What year was TCS 529Y registered?

TCS 529Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 November 1982.

Is TCS 529Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCS 529Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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