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B31 BVX

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,680 mi
Last recorded105,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB31 BVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2006 105,680 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 105,679 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

unable to check standard of welding repairs due to seam sealer

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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B31 BVX is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B31 BVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B31 BVX?

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What year was B31 BVX registered?

B31 BVX is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 February 1985.

Is B31 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B31 BVX 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 B31 BVX have outstanding finance?

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