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VGW 50X

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,452 mi
Last recorded129,452 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGW 50X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,452 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 129,452 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,989 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 508,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 508,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 4,524 miles

no rear seats fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 4,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 2,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 112,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 112,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 112,947 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 112,945 miles

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ferrules on front brake hoses corroded

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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VGW 50X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VGW 50X, 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 VGW 50X registered?

VGW 50X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 June 1982.

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