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B147 FDP

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,981 mi
Last recorded21,981 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB147 FDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,843 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 21,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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B147 FDP is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B147 FDP, 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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What year was B147 FDP registered?

B147 FDP is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 November 1984.

Is B147 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B147 FDP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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