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B157 COF

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,978 mi
Last recorded94,978 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB157 COF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

lowered

Pass 11 May 2013 93,243 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 89,379 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 89,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 78,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 78,785 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,553 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 76,511 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 73,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,373 miles

SIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NO. PLATE/SOME DETERIORATION OF FRONT & REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES/ SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENG/TRANSMISSION UNIT ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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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B157 COF is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,467 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 B157 COF, 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 41 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B157 COF is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 January 1985.

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