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B416 ECV

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

302,000 mi
Last recorded302,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB416 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2013 302,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Boot floor corroded but not in prescribed area

Both outer sills corroded but not in prescribed areas

Front chassis rail corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear panel corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 10 Nov 2011 300,633 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 300,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 229,481 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 299,481 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 298,006 miles

rear edge of boot floor corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 298,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear edge of boot floor corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 296,742 miles

rear panel of boot corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2008 296,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear panel of boot corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 294,954 miles

Boot inner panel corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 294,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Boot inner panel corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 292,870 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 292,870 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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B416 ECV is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 B416 ECV, 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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B416 ECV is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B416 ECV safe to buy?

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