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B487 VKO

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,671 mi
Last recorded6,671 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB487 VKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 6,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 4,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 4,803 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 3,527 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 3,068 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places.

n/s/f shocker damp.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f c.v boot perished.

o/s/f tyre heavily perished.

oil leaks.

slight lift in both front top mountings.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 3,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake fluid getting low.

exhaust heavily corroded in places.

n/s/f shocker damp.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f c.v boot perished.

o/s/f tyre heavily perished.

oil leaks.

slight lift in both front top mountings.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 2,713 miles

dampness around n/s/f shocker

dampness around steering rack

engine oil leaks

movement in rear wheel bearings

n/s/r and both front metal brake pipes corroded

slight blow front and rear exhausts

Pass 21 Jan 2011 2,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 1,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 1,653 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 1,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 399 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 399 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B487 VKO is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B487 VKO, 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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B487 VKO is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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