1985 Volkswagen Jetta 1.6L Diesel · B491 FTU
1985 Volkswagen Jetta (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11/07/1985. Recorded mileage 123,983 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 123,983 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1570cc
B491 FTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 123,983 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B491 FTU Odometer History
- 12/03/2022111,481 km
- 16/05/2023116,284 km+4,803 km
- 16/05/2024121,241 km+4,957 km
- 23/09/2025123,983 km+2,742 km
Average of roughly 3,537 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B491 FTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volkswagen Jetta (B491 FTU) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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