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XYD 502X

1981 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,393 mi
Last recorded62,393 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2005
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta77,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYD 502X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2005 62,393 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 62,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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XYD 502X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XYD 502X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XYD 502X registered?

XYD 502X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 August 1981.

Is XYD 502X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYD 502X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XYD 502X have outstanding finance?

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