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B404 SBA

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,984 mi
Last recorded126,984 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 SBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,984 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,984 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 126,984 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 126,984 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 126,893 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 126,719 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 126,719 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 126,537 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 118,997 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,785 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 110,502 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 108,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes corrodeing

nearside rear tyre wearing thin in center of tread

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 1 Dec 2007 108,395 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pipes corrodeing

nearside rear tyre wearing thin in center of tread

Pass 30 Aug 2006 107,798 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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B404 SBA is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B404 SBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B404 SBA registered?

B404 SBA is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 October 1984.

Is B404 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B404 SBA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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