MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WPD 491Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,457cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 WPD 491Y, 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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How do I check the history of WPD 491Y?
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What year was WPD 491Y registered?
WPD 491Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 August 1982.
Is WPD 491Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for WPD 491Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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