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B504 EET

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

141,389 mi
Last recorded141,389 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB504 EET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2007 141,389 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak.slight play inlower steering knucle joint.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 141,389 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 141,389 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s bodysill corroding.

oil leak

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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B504 EET is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B504 EET, 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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What year was B504 EET registered?

B504 EET is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B504 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B504 EET shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B504 EET have outstanding finance?

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