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XGF 604W

1981 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,992 mi
Last recorded119,992 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta77,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGF 604W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 27 Mar 2019 119,961 miles

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

corrosion in vehicle generally

Fail 20 Mar 2019 119,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 23 Mar 2018 119,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in front end of vehicle generally

offside front wing corroded and holed

Pass 25 Mar 2014 117,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advanced corrosion in front end of vehicle generally

offside front wing corroded and holed

Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,760 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advanced corrosion in front end of vehicle generally

offside front wing corroded and holed

Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,202 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advanced corrosion in front wings

advanced corrosion in nearside front inner arch/flitch panel(attention recommended)

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake hose metal fittings

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch/sill end

corrosion in vehicle generally

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front inner arch/flitch panel corroded and hole(attention recommended)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 117,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advanced corrosion in front wings

advanced corrosion in nearside front inner arch/flitch panel(attention recommended)

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake hose metal fittings

corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch/sill end

corrosion in vehicle generally

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front inner arch/flitch panel corroded and hole(attention recommended)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 116,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advanced corrosion in front wing edges

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake hose metal fittings

advanced corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion in vehicle generally

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 22 Mar 2012 116,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advanced corrosion in front wing edges

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake hose metal fittings

advanced corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion in vehicle generally

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,404 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in offside rear flitch panel

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 116,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion in offside rear flitch panel

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 115,702 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,935 miles

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake hose metal fittings

slight corrosion in vehicle generally

Fail 31 Mar 2009 114,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion in offside rear brake hose metal fittings

slight corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 28 Jan 2008 113,823 miles

corrosion in bulk head (nearside)

corrosion in fuel pipe near offside rear chassis area

deterioration in offside rear brake hose ferrule

Fail 23 Jan 2008 113,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in fuel pipe near offside rear chassis

corrosion in nearside bulk head panel area

deterioration in offside rear brake hose ferrule

Pass 4 Oct 2006 112,757 miles

slight corrosion in vehicle generally

Fail 29 Sep 2006 112,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 4 Oct 2005 109,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 109,779 miles

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

corrosion in bulkhead.

corrosion in offside rear brake hose metal fittings.

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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XGF 604W is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 77,495 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 XGF 604W, 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 45 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGF 604W registered?

XGF 604W is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 February 1981.

Is XGF 604W safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGF 604W shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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