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A617 BCU

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,556 mi
Last recorded43,556 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA617 BCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,556 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,424 miles

Front modified with coil overs

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Modified with coilovers

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 41,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 33,996 miles

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

Offside Front Chassis modified

Offside Rear Fuel line perrished

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

Fail 9 May 2019 33,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Chassis modified

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel line perrished

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,888 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 31,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 31,802 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested DUE TOO NOT IDLING (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings QUATER PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER END CAP (6.1.B.1b)

Centre EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R LAMP SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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A617 BCU is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 91,938 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 A617 BCU, 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 42 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A617 BCU is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A617 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A617 BCU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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