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B885 ERX

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,075 mi
Last recorded81,075 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB885 ERX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 81,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 79,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel archs slightly corroded

both sills sligthly corroded

engine has sligth missfire

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 79,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,363 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,363 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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B885 ERX is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B885 ERX, 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 B885 ERX registered?

B885 ERX is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 September 1984.

Is B885 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B885 ERX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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