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WSC 662Y

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Bronze Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,711 mi
Last recorded165,711 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSC 662Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 165,711 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive full underside of car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 163,916 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing at bumper mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body not fully secure panel at bumper mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 162,749 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper mounting point wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure bumper mounting point wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 161,891 miles

Body not fully secure some body panels getting rough corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 161,891 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 160,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 159,984 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing at bottom fixing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 158,716 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 156,869 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 156,869 miles

Fuel pipe insecure clip missing (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low offside front (1.8)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 155,756 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 155,755 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 154,302 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 154,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working offside rear (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside rear (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside rear (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter insecure offside front (2.2.D.2d)

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 152,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 151,562 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 151,561 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 150,372 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 150,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 149,035 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 149,035 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 147,597 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 146,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 146,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 144,814 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2009 144,814 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 143,608 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 143,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 142,297 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 140,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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WSC 662Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Bronze with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WSC 662Y, 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 WSC 662Y registered?

WSC 662Y is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for WSC 662Y shows 30 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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