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YLX 681X

1982 Volkswagen Jetta

Orange Petrol 1457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,236 mi
Last recorded85,236 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2006
Typical for 1982 Volkswagen Jetta87,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLX 681X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1982
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,457cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2006 85,236 miles

Adv,vehicle is 2 Door, left hand drive. NO Rear seats fitted. Modifications on car.

Both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth. Oil leaks. Play in steering and rack. Very slight play in n/s/f top suspension . Adv, full brake inspection. N/S/F Door hinges worn. Both outer sills damaged.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 85,195 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Adv, vehicle is 2 Door ,left hand drive. No rear seats fitted. Modifications on car!.

Play in o/s/f top suspension mount. oil leaks. Play in steering rack. Both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread depth. Rear exhaust baffles worn. Adv,full brake inspection.

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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YLX 681X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta in Orange with a 1,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YLX 681X, 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 YLX 681X registered?

YLX 681X is a 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is YLX 681X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLX 681X 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.

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