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B559 CAX

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,428 mi
Last recorded81,428 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB559 CAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,428 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2007 74,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Dec 2006 73,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 72,400 miles

small amount corrsion on o/s/ and n/s/ sill panals outer surfaces

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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B559 CAX is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B559 CAX, 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

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What year was B559 CAX registered?

B559 CAX is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 January 1985.

Is B559 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B559 CAX shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B559 CAX have outstanding finance?

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