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B511 HVO

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 HVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 120,967 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 115,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside front tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2008 108,878 miles

blow on exhaust front joint and all mounting rubbers splitting

both front headlamp aims on highes limits

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrals

n/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s cv. boot condition

o/s/r shocker damp borderline

o/s/r tyre 2mm

play and lift on both front top susension mountings

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2008 108,839 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r shocker damp borderline

o/s/r tyre 2mm

corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrals

blow on exhaust front joint and all mounting rubbers splitting

both front headlamp aims on highes limits

play and lift on both front top susension mountings

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2007 103,009 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 103,009 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 97,134 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 97,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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B511 HVO is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B511 HVO, 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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B511 HVO is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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