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B820 SAC

1985 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,763 mi
Last recorded14,763 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Jetta83,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB820 SAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 4,973 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 4,921 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 97,412 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 97,412 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 89,295 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 88,289 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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B820 SAC is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B820 SAC, 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 B820 SAC registered?

B820 SAC is a 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 March 1985.

Is B820 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B820 SAC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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