MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,940 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable snapped (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust poor condition
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
engine runs rough
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
outer sill and wheel arches at rear rusty
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
outer sill and wheel arches at rear rusty
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
outer sills and rear wheel arches rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?
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B143 NLT is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1985 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 98,725 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 Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B143 NLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B143 NLT is a 1985 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 10 January 1985.
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