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B68 DGC

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB68 DGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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B68 DGC is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B68 DGC, 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 B68 DGC registered?

B68 DGC is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B68 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B68 DGC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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