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UPH 32X

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,846 mi
Last recorded105,846 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPH 32X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 105,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 102,302 miles

Brake valve leaking Compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 100,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,776 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,766 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 96,757 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 94,810 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 May 2017 93,354 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 93,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to tank ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 92,745 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 92,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,739 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 92,739 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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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UPH 32X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPH 32X, 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 UPH 32X registered?

UPH 32X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 July 1982.

Is UPH 32X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPH 32X shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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