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B572 AWL

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,832 mi
Last recorded67,832 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB572 AWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 67,832 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,651 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,496 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,310 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,010 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,932 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,698 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrision

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,769 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,524 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,849 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 64,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,509 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,116 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 64,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 63,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 63,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 62,825 miles

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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B572 AWL is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B572 AWL, 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 B572 AWL registered?

B572 AWL is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B572 AWL safe to buy?

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