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YKR 654X

1981 Volkswagen Jetta

Beige Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,777 mi
Last recorded111,777 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 1981 Volkswagen Jetta77,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKR 654X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,777 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 110,743 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 110,599 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 100,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside heavily under sealed

vehicle, putting added stress on to steering & suspension components & prescribed areas

Fail 13 Sep 2016 100,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel hose leaking next to distributor (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside heavily under sealed

vehicle, putting added stress on to steering & suspension components & prescribed areas

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 93,765 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,473 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,471 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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YKR 654X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta in Beige with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YKR 654X, 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 YKR 654X registered?

YKR 654X is a 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 September 1981.

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