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B790 LLN

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

8,261 mi
Last recorded8,261 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB790 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 8,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 8,260 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 8,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 8,247 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 8,057 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 8,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 7,804 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 7,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 7,080 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 6,606 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 6,195 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 5,305 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2014 5,305 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 4,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 2,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 1,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,527 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,877 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 96,643 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 94,555 miles

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

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

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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B790 LLN is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B790 LLN, 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 B790 LLN registered?

B790 LLN is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 January 1985.

Is B790 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B790 LLN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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