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B970 PAA

1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,478 mi
Last recorded156,478 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta91,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB970 PAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 156,478 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey

no rear seats or rear belts fittred at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2009 136,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear bearing noisey

Pass 29 Sep 2009 136,919 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear bearing noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2008 133,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 128,778 miles

nearside inner arch small hole at sill joint

Fail 20 Sep 2006 123,561 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

moisture on compensator valve but no leakage or seepage

Pass 20 Sep 2006 123,561 miles

moisture on compensator valve but no leakage or seepage

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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B970 PAA is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B970 PAA, 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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B970 PAA is a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B970 PAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B970 PAA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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