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B604 HBB

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,623 mi
Last recorded111,623 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB604 HBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2006 111,623 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 111,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

1,n/s headlight glass chipped †2,oil leak[s] on engine †3,slight exhaust blow from front to centre joint †4,rear exhaust rubber mounting badly cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2005 108,860 miles

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2005 108,830 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B604 HBB is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B604 HBB, 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 B604 HBB registered?

B604 HBB is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B604 HBB safe to buy?

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