1983 Volkswagen Jetta 1.5L Petrol · KYB 173Y
1983 Volkswagen Jetta (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1983. Recorded mileage 143,437 miles. MOT status: No results. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1457cc
KYB 173Y Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2012
- 143,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KYB 173Y Mileage History
- 26/10/200595,136 mi
- 26/10/200595,136 mi
- 17/10/2006103,254 mi+8,118 mi
- 29/10/2007109,015 mi+5,761 mi
- 17/10/2008114,964 mi+5,949 mi
- 17/10/2008114,964 mi
- 13/10/2009123,431 mi+8,467 mi
- 13/10/2009123,431 mi
- 15/10/2010130,311 mi+6,880 mi
- 22/10/2010130,311 mi
- 13/04/2012143,437 mi+13,126 mi
- 17/04/2012143,437 mi
Average of roughly 7,460 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
KYB 173Y MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Jetta (KYB 173Y) between October 2005 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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