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B151 SEL

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,481 mi
Last recorded158,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB151 SEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 158,481 miles

r/o/s tyre inner edge worn †f/n/s wheel rim slight damage †steering column top movement

Fail 17 Jan 2007 158,477 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

f/n/s wheel rim damaged †r/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Jan 2006 156,994 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 156,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

f/n/s floor pan corroded †engine oil leak †rear o/s tyre worn

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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B151 SEL is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B151 SEL, 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 B151 SEL registered?

B151 SEL is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B151 SEL safe to buy?

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